i3-9100TE vs i5-3470

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.06
Core i3-9100TE
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.13
+2.3%

Core i3-9100TE outperforms Core i5-3470 by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16381626
Place by popularity13not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.52no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.628.15
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$184no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size132.8 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA11551151
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel UHD Graphics 630
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark 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.

i5-3470 3.06
i3-9100TE 3.13
+2.3%

Passmark

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.

i5-3470 4677
i3-9100TE 4791
+2.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.06 3.13
Integrated graphics card 0.69 3.09
Recency 1 June 2012 1 April 2019
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 35 Watt

i3-9100TE has a 2.3% higher aggregate performance score, 347.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 120% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-3470 and Core i3-9100TE.


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