Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3470 is 467 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Performs up to 2% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-2100 - 128 vs 125 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i5-3470 - $49.0 vs $68.97
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 65 vs 77 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
74.91961414790997%
Multi-Core
954
51.847826086956516%
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |