i5-3470T vs i5-2380P

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2380P
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.39
+26.5%
Core i5-3470T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.89

Core i5-2380P outperforms Core i5-3470T by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17871980
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.690.21
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.385.11
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release dateJanuary 2012 (12 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180$210

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2380P has 705% better value for money than i5-3470T.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm293.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors1160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T 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
SocketFCLGA1155,LGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T. 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® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI-+
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2380P and Core i5-3470T.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-2380P 2.39
+26.5%
i5-3470T 1.89

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.

i5-2380P 3797
+26.4%
i5-3470T 3003

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.

i5-2380P 668
+19.5%
i5-3470T 559

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.

i5-2380P 2209
+99.7%
i5-3470T 1106

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.39 1.89
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

i5-2380P has a 26.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i5-3470T, on the other hand, has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-2380P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470T in performance tests.


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