Intel Core i5-750 vs Intel Core i5-3470

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Intel Core i5-750 or Intel Core i5-750 – 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 i5-750 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-750, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-750 Name Intel Core i5-3470
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 700 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-750 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-750 is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
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.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-750 does not have integrated 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 77 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-750 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3470 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2009 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Lynnfield Architecture Ivy Bridge S
45 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
213 $ Release price 184 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2566
2566
Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1692
1692

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1350
1350
Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
923
923