We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
A silver square LGA 1155 desktop CPU with gold contacts and a green substrate visible around the edges

Intel

Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz 4-core desktop processor LGA 1155 77 W

SKU CH-7THP-KZXQN

Quad-core desktop processor running at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB cache and 77 W TDP for LGA 1155 sockets

  • Four cores at 3.2 GHz handle everyday workloads
  • Turbo boost to 3.6 GHz lifts speed when demand rises
  • 6 MB smart cache keeps frequent data close to the cores
  • 77 W thermal design keeps power draw and heat in check

Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz quad-core processor

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a quad-core desktop processor with a 3.2 GHz base frequency and a 3.6 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It provides 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache and operates within a 77 W thermal design power envelope. This CPU suits general office work, media playback and light multitasking on LGA 1155 platforms.

Check LGA 1155 motherboard compatibility

Verify that your motherboard uses the LGA 1155 socket and that its BIOS supports this specific processor model before ordering. Ensure your CPU cooler is rated for at least 77 W of heat dissipation. Buyers who need more than four cores or a higher turbo frequency for heavy rendering or modern gaming workloads should consider a different processor.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $24.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).

New to this? Buying a processor with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will this processor fit a motherboard with an LGA 1155 socket?

Yes, the i5-3470 is built for the LGA 1155 socket and installs directly into any board with that socket.

What cooler capacity should I plan for with a 77 W TDP?

A standard tower or downdraft cooler rated for at least 77 W will handle the thermal load; the boxed retail version includes a compatible Intel cooler.

More in Desktop Processors

Similar items