i5-3470 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
95.07
+3123%
Core i5-3470
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.95

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Core i5-3470 by a whopping 3123% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21654
Place by popularity315
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.250.59
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5 (Desktop)
Power efficiency25.713.63
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9,999$184

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 451% better value for money than i5-3470.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470 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 cores964 (Quad-Core)
Threads1924
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache384 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm22 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm2132.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data67 °C
Number of transistors78,840 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470 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
SocketsTR5FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDIno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes128no data

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 95.07
+3123%
i5-3470 2.95

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 151016
+3128%
i5-3470 4679

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 7951
+58.8%
i5-3470 5006

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 72072
+319%
i5-3470 17192

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 21375
+246%
i5-3470 6179

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 77
+1280%
i5-3470 6

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 3.4
+125%
i5-3470 1.51

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 95.07 2.95
Recency 19 October 2023 1 June 2012
Physical cores 96 4
Threads 192 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 77 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a 3122.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 2300% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

i5-3470, on the other hand, has 354.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-3470 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i5-3470, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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