i5-3470 vs i5-9600T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9600T
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 35 Watt
6.08
+106%
Core i5-3470
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.95

Core i5-9600T outperforms Core i5-3470 by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10961654
Place by popularitynot in top-10015
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.59
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5 (Desktop)
Power efficiency16.353.61
Architecture codenameno dataIvy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 April 2019 (5 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$184

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache9 MB Intel® Smart Cache6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data132.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data67 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 2500
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9600T and Core i5-3470.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i5-9600T 6.08
+106%
i5-3470 2.95

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.

i5-9600T 9650
+106%
i5-3470 4679

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.

i5-9600T 1281
+106%
i5-3470 621

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.

i5-9600T 4332
+136%
i5-3470 1838

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.08 2.95
Integrated graphics card 3.09 0.69
Recency 1 April 2019 1 June 2012
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 77 Watt

i5-9600T has a 106.1% higher aggregate performance score, 347.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 120% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-9600T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470 in performance tests.


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