Comparing Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Show
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularityValue for money1.470.86Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Core i5 (Desktop)Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)Release date1 June 2012 (11 years old)9 January 2011 (13 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$184$60Current price$87 (0.5x MSRP)$25 (0.4x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. i5-3470 has 71% better value for money than i5-2400. Technical specsCore i5-3470 and Core i5-2400 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)Threads44Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.1 GHzBoost clock speed3.6 GHz3.4 GHzL1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)L3 cache6 MB (shared)6144 KB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm32 nmDie size132.8 mm2216 mm2Maximum core temperature67 °C73 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno dataNumber of transistorsno data1,160 million64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplier-- CompatibilityInformation on Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400 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 configuration11SocketFCLGA1155LGA1155Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt95 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology. Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXAES-NI++AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0Hyper-Threading Technology--TSX-no dataIdle States++Thermal Monitoring++Flex Memory Accessno data+FDI++Fast Memory Accessno data+StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued Security technologiesCore i5-3470 and Core i5-2400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT++EDB++Secure Key+no dataIdentity Protection++Anti-Theft+no data Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400 are enumerated here. Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3Maximum memory size32 GB32 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/sECC memory support-- Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics card CompareIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 2000Quick Sync Video++Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHzInTru 3D++ Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported32 PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400. PCIe version3.02.0PCI Express lanesno data16 Synthetic benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis 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. Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 21% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkPassmark 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. Benchmark coverage: 67% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 21% in Passmark. GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 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. Benchmark coverage: 40% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 12% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core. GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 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. Benchmark coverage: 40% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 15% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. Cinebench 10 32-bit single-coreCinebench 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. Benchmark coverage: 20% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 13% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core. Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-coreCinebench 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. Benchmark coverage: 19% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 12% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core. 3DMark06 CPU3DMark06 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. Benchmark coverage: 19% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 8% in 3DMark06 CPU. Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-coreCinebench 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. Benchmark coverage: 17% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 9% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core. 3DMark Fire Strike PhysicsBenchmark coverage: 4% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-2400 by 8% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics. Mining hashratesCryptocurrency mining performance of Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400. Usually measured in megahashes per second. Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 5.4 Mh/s 4.4 Mh/s Gaming performanceAdvantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 3.06 2.53 Integrated graphics card 0.68 Recency 1 June 2012 9 January 2011 Cost $184 $60 Boost clock speed 3600 3400 Base clock speed 3200 3100 Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 95 Watt The Core i5-3470 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2400 in performance tests. Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3470 and Core i5-2400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. Cast your own voteDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU. Core i5-3470 Core i5-2400 Similar processor comparisonsWe picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page. User ratings: view and submitHere you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself. 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