Processor N50 vs i5-3470T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.89
+8%
Processor N50
2023
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.75

Core i5-3470T outperforms Processor N50 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470T and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19652022
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.16no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency5.1127.60
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year 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 Processor N50 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.9 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size93.6 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470T and Processor N50 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
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470T and Processor N50. 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
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3470T and Processor N50 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 i5-3470T and Processor N50 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470T and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
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 Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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 Processor N50 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470T and Processor N50.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 1.75
Integrated graphics card 0.69 2.29
Recency 1 June 2012 3 January 2023
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 6 Watt

i5-3470T has a 8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has 231.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 483.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-3470T and Processor N50.

Note that Core i5-3470T is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.


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