i3-3245 vs i5-3470S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.77
+85.9%
Core i3-3245
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.49

Core i5-3470S outperforms Core i3-3245 by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16962158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.48no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.032.56
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$200no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245 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 speed2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245. 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)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245 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 i5-3470S and Core i3-3245 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
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
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470S and Core i3-3245.

PCIe version3.02.0

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.

i5-3470S 2.77
+85.9%
i3-3245 1.49

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.

i5-3470S 4397
+85.3%
i3-3245 2373

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.

i5-3470S 599
+15.6%
i3-3245 518

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.

i5-3470S 1720
+46.1%
i3-3245 1177

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.77 1.49
Integrated graphics card 0.69 1.18
Recency 1 June 2012 1 April 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i5-3470S has a 85.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-3245, on the other hand, has 71% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 months, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3470S is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3245 in performance tests.


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