Intel Core i5-3470 vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600H

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-3470 or Intel Core i5-3470 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-3470 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-3470 Name AMD Ryzen 5 2600H
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
3 Generation 1
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3470 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is 3.2 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3470 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2018
11.0 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 512
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 8
7 Generation 8
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
None TDP up 35 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3470 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1155 Socket FP5
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
184 $ Release price 195 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600H
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2765
2765
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2566
2566