Comparing Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Show
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularityValue for money1.471.58Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Core i3Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Skylake (2015−2016)Release date1 June 2012 (11 years old)1 September 2015 (8 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$184$117Current price$87 (0.5x MSRP)$70 (0.6x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. i3-6100 has 7% better value for money than i5-3470. Technical specsCore i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 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)2 (Dual-core)Threads44Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.7 GHzBoost clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHzBus supportno data4 × 8 GT/sL1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm14 nmDie size132.8 mm2150 mm2Maximum core temperature67 °C65 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C65 °CNumber of transistorsno data1,400 million64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplier-- CompatibilityInformation on Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 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 configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1151Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt51 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100. 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® AVX2AES-NI++AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++Turbo Boost Technology2.0-Hyper-Threading Technology-+TSX--Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++SIPPno data-FDI+no dataStatusDiscontinuedLaunched Security technologiesCore i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT+-EDB++Secure Key++MPXno data+Identity Protection++SGXno dataYes with Intel® MEOS Guardno data+Anti-Theft+no data Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 are enumerated here. Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4Maximum memory size32 GB64 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/sECC memory support-+ Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics card CompareIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 530Max video memoryno data64 GBQuick Sync Video++Clear Videono data+Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHzInTru 3D++ Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported33eDPno data+DisplayPortno data+HDMIno data+DVIno data+ Graphics image qualityMaximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces. 4K resolution supportno data+Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24HzMax resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60HzMax resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60HzMax resolution over VGAno dataN/A Graphics API supportAPIs supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included. DirectXno data12OpenGLno data4.5 PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100. PCIe version3.03.0PCI 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 i3-6100 by 9% 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: 68% Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i3-6100 by 9% 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: 42% Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 92% 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: 42% Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 27% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. 3DMark Fire Strike PhysicsBenchmark coverage: 4% Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 10% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics. Mining hashratesCryptocurrency mining performance of Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100. Usually measured in megahashes per second. Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 5.4 Mh/s 24 Mh/s Advantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 3.03 2.77 Integrated graphics card 0.68 2.58 Recency 1 June 2012 1 September 2015 Physical cores 4 2 Cost $184 $117 Boost clock speed 3600 3700 Base clock speed 3200 0 Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 51 Watt We couldn't decide between Core i5-3470 and Core i3-6100. 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