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Intel Core i5-3470 desktop processor in retail box

Intel

Intel i5-3470Product desktop processor

SKU CH-K9BC-9KA9H MPN i5-3470Product

Quad-core desktop processor with 3.2 GHz base clock, 3.6 GHz turbo, 6 MB L3 cache and Intel HD Graphics 2500

  • Product nameCore i5-3470
  • CPU coresQuad-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • Maximum turbo clock3.6 GHz
  • TDP rating77 W
  • Processor classServer
  • Quad-core design handles multi-threaded workloads with 3.2 GHz base speed
  • Turbo boost reaches 3.6 GHz for demanding single-threaded tasks
  • 6 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency for frequently used data
  • Intel HD Graphics 2500 provides display output without a discrete card
  • 22 nm process and LGA 1155 socket suit existing compatible motherboards

Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz quad-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a 3rd generation quad-core desktop processor with four threads. It runs at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and can reach 3.6 GHz with Turbo Boost. The 22 nm Ivy Bridge core includes Intel HD Graphics 2500 with a maximum dynamic frequency of 1.1 GHz. It fits the LGA 1155 socket and supports 64-bit computing.

Suitable for LGA 1155 upgrades

This CPU suits users replacing a failed processor in an existing LGA 1155 system or building a low-cost office PC with integrated graphics. It is not suited for modern gaming, heavy multitasking or workloads that benefit from Hyper-Threading, as it lacks that feature and uses an obsolete platform.

LGA 1155 socket compatibility decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this part works is the CPU socket type: LGA 1155. Only motherboards with that exact socket can accept the i5-3470; other sockets are physically and electrically incompatible.

How it compares

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

Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
Maximum turbo clock 3.6 GHz
Lower than about 91% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).
TDP rating 77 W
Lower than about 56% of the 320 comparable items (median 95 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i5 3rd Gen
Model nameBX80637i53470
Product nameCore i5-3470
Performance
Working frequency3.2 GHz
Processor
CPU coresQuad-Core
CPU socketLGA 1155
Maximum turbo clock3.6 GHz
TDP rating77 W
Processor classServer
Processor codenameIvy Bridge
CPU threads4-Threads
Level 2 cache4 × 256 KB
Level 3 cache6 MB
Process node22 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Hyper-ThreadingNo
Virtualization supportYes
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
GPU base clock650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency1.1 GHz
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

Which motherboard socket does the i5-3470 require?

The processor fits the LGA 1155 socket, so any compatible board must use that socket.

Does the boxed processor include a cooling solution?

The retail pack ships with Intel's stock cooler, which is rated for the processor's thermal design.

Can the integrated graphics drive a display without a separate card?

Yes, the built-in Intel HD Graphics 2500 runs at 650 MHz base and up to 1.1 GHz dynamic, providing video output on motherboards with display ports.

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