Athlon X4 760K vs i5-3470T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.89
+1.1%
Athlon X4 760K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.87

Core i5-3470T outperforms Athlon X4 760K by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19811991
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.111.77
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$210no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192K
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size93.6 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K 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
SocketFCLGA1155FM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1866
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 cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
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 i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K.

PCIe version3.02.0

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.

i5-3470T 1.89
+1.1%
Athlon X4 760K 1.87

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.

i5-3470T 3003
+1%
Athlon X4 760K 2973

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3470T 559
+27.6%
Athlon X4 760K 438

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3470T 1106
+6.4%
Athlon X4 760K 1039

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 1.87
Recency 1 June 2012 1 June 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 100 Watt

i5-3470T has a 1.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 185.7% lower power consumption.

Athlon X4 760K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K.


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