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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

  • Processors TypeServer
  • NameCore i5-3470
  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1155
  • Core NameIvy Bridge
  • # of CoresQuad-Core
  • # of Threads4-Threads
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandIntel
Processors TypeServer
SeriesCore i5 3rd Gen
NameCore i5-3470
ModelBX80637i53470
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1155
Core NameIvy Bridge
# of CoresQuad-Core
# of Threads4-Threads
Operating Frequency3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
L2 Cache4 x 256KB
L3 Cache6MB
Manufacturing Tech22nm
Instruction Set64-Bit
Hyper-Threading SupportNo
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Thermal Design Power77W
Cooling DeviceCooling device not 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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