i7-3689Y vs i5-3470

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.95
+138%
Core i7-3689Y
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 13 Watt
1.24

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-3689Y by a whopping 138% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16462302
Place by popularity15not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.49no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Core i7
Power efficiency3.639.03
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$184no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y 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 speed3.2 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size132.8 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt13 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y 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 i7-3689Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz850 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

i5-3470 2.95
+138%
i7-3689Y 1.24

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.

i5-3470 4678
+138%
i7-3689Y 1967

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.95 1.24
Integrated graphics card 0.69 1.18
Recency 1 June 2012 8 January 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 13 Watt

i5-3470 has a 137.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i7-3689Y, on the other hand, has 71% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 months, and 492.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3470 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3689Y in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3470 is a desktop processor while Core i7-3689Y is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3470 and Core i7-3689Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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