Compare Processors

Compare Intel Core i5-3470 vs Core i5-6400

Intel Core i5-3470 and Intel Core i5-6400 are both processors with the same CPU Cores (4), CPU Threads (4) and Cache L3 (6 MB). The main differences are in Core Name, Socket, Integrated Graphics and CPU Clock Rate.
Save comparison
Prices
(Change region)
In Stock
Free shipping
Prices
(Change region)
In Stock
Free shipping
In Stock
$159.50
Last updated 28 minutes ago.
* Pangoly may earn a commission when you use one of the links to make a purchase. (Disclosure)
* Product prices and availability are subject to change frequently. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
-
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
89
Brand
Intel
Brand
Intel
Model
BX80637I53470
Model
BX80662I56400
Release Date
📅 June 2012
Release Date
📅 September 2015
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(13 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(2 reviews)
CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts)
n/a
CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts)
226th / 589
Single-Core Effective Value
-
Single-Core Effective Value
150th / 243
Workstation Performance (Charts)
245th / 270
(-5%)
Workstation Performance (Charts)
242nd / 270
(0%)
Workstation Effective Value
221st / 262
Workstation Effective Value
230th / 262
Gaming Performance (Charts)
n/a
Gaming Performance (Charts)
n/a
Gaming Effective Value
-
Gaming Effective Value
-
TDP
🔌 77 Watts
TDP
🔌 65 Watts
Price history
View Details ►
Price history
View Details ►
Compatible PC parts
Compatible PC parts
Pros
-
Pros
  • Low power consumption under both idle and load
  • Great performance
Cons
-
Cons
  • Not much faster than Haswell
Series
Core i5 3rd Gen
Series
Core i5 6th Gen
Core Name
Ivy Bridge
Core Name
Skylake
Socket
LGA1155
Socket
LGA1151
Integrated Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 2500
Integrated Graphics
HD Graphics 530
CPU Cores
4
CPU Cores
4
CPU Threads
4
CPU Threads
4
CPU Clock Rate
3200 MHz
CPU Clock Rate
2700 MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate
-
CPU Turbo Clock Rate
3300 MHz
CPU Cooler included
Yes
CPU Cooler included
Yes
Manufacturing Process
22 nm
Manufacturing Process
14 nm
Maximum Supported Memory
-
Maximum Supported Memory
64 GB
Cache L3
6 MB
Cache L3
6 MB

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Intel Core i5-3470:

  • 22% cheaper, you can save $11.12
  • Slightly better workstation effective value.

Buy now

Reasons to buy the Intel Core i5-6400:

  • Slightly better multithreading performance, around +5%
  • Newer Product, it was released around 3 years later
  • Around 16% lower thermal design power

Buy now

Have you found incorrect information on this page? Contact us and we will fix it as soon as possible.

Trending comparisons (Processors)

x