Intel Core i5-4690T vs Core i5-3470

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Combined performance score

i5-3470
3.05
+0.7%

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-4690T by 1% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15091513
Place by popularity14not in top-100
Value for money1.470.85
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date1 June 2012 (11 years old)1 April 2014 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$184no data
Current price$87 (0.5x MSRP)$134
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-3470 has 73% better value for money than i5-4690T.

Technical specs

Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size132.8 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T. 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® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data+
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i5-3470 3.05
+0.7%
i5-4690T 3.03

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i5-4690T by 1% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-3470 4677
+0.5%
i5-4690T 4654

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.05 3.03
Integrated graphics card 0.68 1.83
Recency 1 June 2012 1 April 2014
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 45 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i5-3470 and Core i5-4690T. The differences in performance seem too small.


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