Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-3770

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Intel Core i5-3470 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

Intel

Model

Core i5-3470

Core i7-3770

Origin

China

About the Product

The Intel Core i5-3470 processor is based on the new Ivy Bridge architecture. The nominal internal frequency of the processor is 3.2 GHz, which in "turbo" mode increases to 3.6 GHz. Heat dissipation of the processor does not exceed 77 W.

The Intel Core i7-3770 3.40 GHz Processor is equipped with 4 cores and 8 threads and can be installed on an LGA1155 socket. It delivers an improved automatic performance, thanks to its Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology.

Package Size

Height

4.57 in.

4.6 in.

Width

3.98 in.

4.3 in.

Depth

2.76 in.

3.2 in.

Weight

1 lbs.

0.85 lbs.

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Details

Socket

FCLGA1155

Lithography

22 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Ivy Bridge

What customers say about "Details"

Intel Core i5-3470 CPU Processor

Super fast processor for LGA1155 Socket.
Had no problems installing the processor and heatsink.
I immediately installed it and was surprisingly pleased. Great socket.
Had no issues installing it or anything. Amazing type of socket.
Very easy to install processor. Highly recommend.

Intel Core i7-3770 CPU Processor

Easy to install, set it in the socket correctly.
Was kinda surprised at the socket installation. Easy.
It's fast. Surprisingly easy to install. Socket is great.
It booted up very fast, installed Windows 8 Pro quickly. Easy install with this socket.
Sad to see that the 1155 socket is on it's way out.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

3.2 GHz

3.4 GHz

Turbo Clock Speed

3.6 GHz

3.9 GHz

Max TDP

77 W

Max Temperature

67.4 °C

67 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

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What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

Intel Core i5-3470 CPU Processor

This processor is rock solid and fast!
This processor is lightning fast! Highly recommend.
All games at max FPS runs like a clock and super fast.
Very snappy and fast processor at a great price.
Runs cool with stock fan, its lightning fast, and its well priced.

Intel Core i7-3770 CPU Processor

Faster than a speeding bullet, runs cool.
Excellent speed and no problems with Photoshop, Flash, Lightroom, or gaming.
I love the speed and performace.
Screaming fast at stock clock speeds.
Loved the easy install, love the speed, all around great product.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

128 kB

256 kB

L2 Cache Size

1000 kB

1024 kB

L3 Cache Size

6000 kB

8000 kB

Max Memory Size

32 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

25.6 GB/s

Max Memory Channels
L1 Cache Size

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What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

Intel Core i5-3470 CPU Processor

It's great quality and work with no problems. Great works with my memory.
Excellent product well combined with good memories and practically flies motherboard.
The cache is sufficient for any application.
Excellent performance. Awesome amount of cache.
I overclocked my memory to the maximum with this processor. Highly recommend.

Intel Core i7-3770 CPU Processor

A lot of new games are making use of over 4 cores and extra L2-L3 cache memory now. Has good memory.
I bought this with my first custom built PC. Good memory.
Extremely fast. Lots of cache.
It fast and a quad with HT, lots of cache.
Has a smaller cache. It does lack hyperthreading.

Graphics Specifications

DirectX* Support

11.1

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1100 MHz

1150 MHz

Graphics Base Frequency

650 MHz

Processor Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 2500

Intel HD Graphics 4000