Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3470 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 1187 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i3-6100 - $68.97 vs $85.0
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 3% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-3470 - 214 vs 208 FPS
- Consumes up to 34% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 51 vs 77 Watts
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Single-Core
622
52.09380234505863%
Multi-Core
1840
78.76712328767124%
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |