Intel Core i5-2390T vs Intel Core i5-3470

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Intel Core i5-2390T or Intel Core i5-2390T – 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 i5-2390T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2390T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 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.
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 3000
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2390T Name Intel Core i5-3470
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2390T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2390T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 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.
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2390T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2390T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, 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 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
48 Shaders 48
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2012
32 nm Technology 22 nm
10.1 Direct X 11.0
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 6
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
6 Generation 7
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 21.3 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2390T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 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.
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
184 $ Release price 184 $
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2566
2566
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1314
1314

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1943
1943
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1171
1171

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
703
703
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
614
614