Core i7-840QM vs Core i5-3470

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.02
+140%

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by a whopping 140% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15572206
Place by popularity10not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.47no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Clarksfield (2009−2010)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)20 June 2010 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$184$568
Current price$66 (0.4x MSRP)$191 (0.3x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.86 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus supportno data2500 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size132.8 mm2296 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCPGA988,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+no data
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM 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 i7-840QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500None
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM.

PCIe version3.02
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 3.02
+140%
i7-840QM 1.26

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 140% based on our aggregate 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
+140%
i7-840QM 1945

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 140% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3470 621
+58%
i7-840QM 393

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 58% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3470 1840
+99.8%
i7-840QM 921

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 100% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench 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%

i5-3470 5006
+45.6%
i7-840QM 3439

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 46% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench 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%

i5-3470 17192
+85.5%
i7-840QM 9266

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 86% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 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%

i5-3470 6179
+75%
i7-840QM 3532

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 75% in 3DMark06 CPU.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench 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%

i5-3470 6
+68.3%
i7-840QM 3

Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-840QM by 68% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.02 1.26
Recency 1 June 2012 20 June 2010
Threads 4 8
Cost $184 $568
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 45 Watt

The Core i5-3470 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-840QM in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3470 is a desktop processor while Core i7-840QM is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3470 and Core i7-840QM, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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