Core i3-4160 vs Core i5-3470
The Core i5-3470 is about 13% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-3470 is 13% faster (18 vs 16).
- Cores: Core i5-3470 has 4 vs 2.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-4160 54 W, Core i5-3470 77 W; the Core i3-4160 delivers 27% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-4160 is 2 years newer (2014 vs 2012).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1150 vs LGA1155), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-4160 | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 16 | 18 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 4th Gen | Intel Core 3rd Gen |
| Released | 2014 | 2012 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 54 W | 77 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |