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Core i3-560 vs Core i5-3470

Core i3-560 vs Core i5-3470: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-560

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1466 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3470

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1466 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-560

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1466 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3470

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1466 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $138

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Availability
MSRP in USD: $184

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3470 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-560 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-3470 is 642 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-560.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-560

Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 73 vs 77 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470

Performs up to 5% better in Rust than Core i3-560 - 161 vs 154 FPS
Up to 2% cheaper than Core i3-560 - $59.0 vs $60.0
Up to 5% better value when playing Rust than Core i3-560 - $0.37 vs $0.39 per FPS

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Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010

FPS

154

95%

Value, $/FPS

$0.39/FPS

94%

Price, $

$60

98%

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1466 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

FPS

161

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.37/FPS

100%

Price, $

$59

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1466 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

106

FPS

110

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

234

FPS

258

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

52

FPS

73

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

215

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

683

FPS

698

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010

Single-Core

443

71%

Multi-Core

932

50%

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

Single-Core

622

100%

Multi-Core

1840

100%

Intel Core i3-560	vs	Intel Core i5-3470
Aug 29th, 2010	Release Date	Jun 1st, 2012
Core i3	Collection	Core i5
Clarkdale	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1156	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	4
4	Threads	4
3.3 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.2 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
73 W	TDP	77 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
25.0x	Multiplier	32.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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