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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 1851 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 14% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-3470 - 146 vs 128 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $68.97 vs $135.0
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 77 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-7740x Processor Tray (CM8067702868631)
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Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Single-Core
622
38.066095471236224%
Multi-Core
1840
34.86829638051924%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 112 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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