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Core i7-950 vs Core i5-3470

Core i7-950 vs Core i5-3470: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-950

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

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Intel Core i5-3470

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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

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Intel Core i7-950

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

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Intel Core i5-3470

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3470 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-3470 is 1095 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-950.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-950

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470

  • Performs up to 17% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-950 - 111 vs 95 FPS
  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-950 - $59.0 vs $100.0
  • Up to 50% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i7-950 - $0.53 vs $1.05 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 41% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 77 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Diablo IV.
Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-950 Logo
Core i7-950

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009


FPS

95

85%

Value, $/FPS

$1.05/FPS

50%

Price, $

$100

59%

Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14351 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo
Core i5-3470

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


FPS

111

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.53/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 14351 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-950 Logo
Core i7-950

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo
Core i5-3470

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-950 Logo
Core i7-950

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009


Single-Core

463

74%

Multi-Core

1569

85%

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo
Core i5-3470

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


Single-Core

622

100%

Multi-Core

1840

100%

Intel Core i7-950 Logo

Intel Core i7-950

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Intel Core i5-3470 Logo

Intel Core i5-3470

Jun 2nd, 2009Release Date
Jun 1st, 2012
Core i7CollectionCore i5
BloomfieldCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1366SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8
Threads4
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
3.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
130 WTDP
77 W
45 nmProcess Size
22 nm
23.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
NoOverclockableNo

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