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Intel Core i3-9100F advantages
Intel Core i5-3470 advantages
i3-9100F vs i5-3470 specifications comparison
The graphs below compare the most important i5-3470 and Intel i3-9100F characteristics. These features, along with an IPC [instructions per cycle] number, determine how well a CPU performs. The "Operating frequency" chart uses dark color to represent base frequency, while lighter area is for additional frequency, provided by Turbo feature. Darker area on the "On-chip cache" graph is for the On-chip L2 cache. Lighter area is for the L3 cache cache. Although the L3 cache cache is usually larger than the On-chip L2 cache, it is always slower.
The number of cores / threads
Higher is better |
Operating frequency
Higher is better |
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On-chip L2 + L3 cache
Higher is better |
Thermal Design Power
Lower is better |
Detailed side by side comparison of Intel i3-9100F vs i5-3470 specs can be found in the Specifications section below. Even more detailed comparison of low level features of both microprocessors is located in the CPUIDs section.
Pros and Cons summary
Core i3-9100F | Core i5-3470 | |
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Similar processors
Core i3-9100F | Core i5-3470 | |
Intel i5-3470 vs i3-9100E |
Intel i3-9100F vs i5-3450S |
Similar processors are based on the same core and fit the same socket as Intel i3-9100F and i5-3470.
The values for the CPUs below are determined from thousands of PerformanceTest benchmark results and are updated daily.
- Interface
- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
- Maximum resolution
- Interface
- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
- Maximum resolution
Comparing Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F processor market type [desktop or notebook], architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance rating | 1157 | 877 |
Value for money | 1.96 | 31.25 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
Series | Intel Core i5 [Desktop] | Intel Core i3 |
Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Coffee Lake |
Release date | 1 June 2012 [9 years ago] | 23 April 2019 [2 years ago] |
Launch price [MSRP] | $184 | $122 |
Price now | $128 [0.7x MSRP] | $140 [1.1x MSRP] |
Value for money
To get the index we compare the characteristics of the processors and their cost, taking into account the cost of other processors.
Technical specs
Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
Physical cores | 4 [Quad-Core] | 4 [Quad-Core] |
Threads | 4 | 4 |
Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
L1 cache | 64 KB [per core] | 64K [per core] |
L2 cache | 256K [per core] | 256K [per core] |
L3 cache | 6 MB [shared] | 6 MB [shared] |
Chip lithography | 22 nm | 14 nm |
Die size | 132.8 mm2 | 126 mm2 |
Maximum core temperature | 67 °C | no data |
Maximum case temperature [TCase] | 67 °C | 72 °C |
64 bit support | + | - |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
Unlocked multiplier | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard [look for socket type], power supply unit [look for power consumption] etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Socket | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA1151 |
Thermal design power [TDP] | 77 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
AES-NI | + | + |
AVX | + | + |
vPro | + | no data |
Enhanced SpeedStep [EIST] | + | no data |
Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | no data |
Hyper-Threading Technology | - | no data |
TSX | - | - |
Idle States | + | no data |
Thermal Monitoring | + | + |
SIPP | no data | - |
FDI | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | + | no data |
EDB | + | no data |
Secure Key | + | no data |
MPX | no data | + |
Identity Protection | + | + |
Anti-Theft | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F are enumerated here.
AMD-V | no data | + |
VT-d | + | + |
VT-x | + | + |
EPT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4 |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | no data |
ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | no data |
Quick Sync Video | + | no data |
Clear Video HD | + | no data |
Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | no data |
InTru 3D | + | no data |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F integrated GPUs.
Number of displays supported | 3 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F.
PCIe version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
- Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
- Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core
- Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core
- Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.
Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.
Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.
Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
Bitcoin / BTC [SHA256] | 5.4 Mh/s | no data |
Let's see how good Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100F are for gaming compared with game system requirements. Remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect real performance inaccurately. Also, your gaming PC must have a decent enough GPU to perform well.
Performance rating | 4.28 | 6.21 |
Novelty | 1 June 2012 | 23 April 2019 |
Cost | $184 | $122 |
Boost clock speed | 3600 | 4200 |
Base clock speed | 3200 | 3600 |
Chip lithography | 22 nm | 14 nm |
Thermal design power [TDP] | 77 Watt | 65 Watt |
Judging by the results of synthetic and gaming tests, Technical City recommends
Intel Core i3-9100F
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