Intel Core i5-3470S vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s

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Intel Core i5-3470S or Intel Core i5-3470S – 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 i5-3470S 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 i5-3470S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core2 Quad
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
3 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-3470S Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3470S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s is 2.83 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.83 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3470S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470S 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s does not have integrated graphics.
11.0 Direct X --
Q2/2012 Release date --
7 Generation --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
48 Shaders --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3470S 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2009
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 775
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
22 nm Technology 45 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes