Intel Core i5-13400E vs Intel Core i5-3470 Comparison

The Intel Core i5-3470 and Intel Core i5-13400E are separated by more than a decade of processor design. The i5-3470, released in May 2012, is a 22 nm Ivy Bridge part with 4 cores and 4 threads. The i5-13400E, released in January 2023, is a 10 nm Raptor Lake chip with 10 cores and 16 threads. In the database's head-to-head Cinebench tests, the i5-13400E wins every comparison by a consistent 82.8% margin. This analysis examines the benchmark data, architectural differences, and practical implications.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-13400E wins all six Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i5-13400E scores 2313 against the i5-3470's 398. The single-core test shows 326 versus 56. Cinebench R20 multicore: 9639 versus 1661. R20 single-core: 1360 versus 234. R23 multicore: 22950 versus 3957. R23 single-core: 3240 versus 558. In every case, the delta is 82.8% in favor of the i5-13400E.

The consistent 82.8% delta across all tests indicates that the i5-13400E's architectural advantages translate uniformly across both single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench workloads. The i5-3470's own benchmark profile includes Geekbench scores of 2015 multicore and 715 singlecore, and Passmark scores such as 4669 multithread, but the head-to-head comparison is limited to Cinebench. Those additional scores do not change the outcome of the direct comparison.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The i5-13400E wins every Cinebench test by a wide margin. The i5-3470, despite having a higher percentile rank (63 vs 62) and a higher average benchmark score (6906 vs 6638), cannot match the i5-13400E in any direct comparison. The i5-13400E's 10 cores, 16 threads, and 4.60 GHz boost clock give it a decisive advantage. For any workload that resembles Cinebench, such as 3D rendering or video encoding, the i5-13400E is the clear choice. The i5-3470 is an end-of-life product with a 4-core/4-thread design and a 3.60 GHz boost. It may still be adequate for basic tasks, but the recorded data shows no scenario where it outperforms the i5-13400E. The i5-13400E also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the i5-3470, which may matter for certain professional applications.

Architecture Differences

| Feature | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-13400E |

| Process node | 22 nm | 10 nm |

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 4 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 77 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Ivy Bridge | Raptor Lake |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 2500 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release date | 2012-05-31 | 2023-01-03 |

| Die size | 160 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | Not recorded |

| Part number | SR0T8 | SRMG5 |

The i5-3470 had a launch MSRP of $184. The most significant architectural shift is the move from 22 nm to 10 nm, which allows the i5-13400E to pack 10 cores and 16 threads into a 65 W TDP, lower than the i5-3470's 77 W. The i5-13400E also features a much larger L3 cache (20 MB vs 6 MB) and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the i5-3470 is limited to DDR3. The i5-13400E's PCIe Gen 5 interface is a newer generation than the i5-3470's Gen 3, and its integrated UHD Graphics 730 is a newer generation than the HD 2500.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-3470 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the difference in process node?

A: The i5-3470 is built on a 22 nm process, while the i5-13400E uses a 10 nm process.

Q: Does the i5-13400E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-13400E supports ECC memory, while the i5-3470 does not.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes?

A: The i5-3470 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-13400E has 20 MB.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The i5-13400E boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the i5-3470 boosts to 3.60 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The i5-3470 supports DDR3, while the i5-13400E supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

In the recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the i5-13400E wins all six Cinebench tests. There is no test where the i5-3470 comes out ahead. The i5-3470 does have a higher base clock (3.20 GHz vs 2.40 GHz) and a higher percentile rank (63 vs 62) and average benchmark score (6906 vs 6638), but these are not direct comparisons. The i5-13400E's wins are consistent across single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench workloads, indicating a broad advantage in rendering and encoding tasks. The i5-3470's only numerical advantages are its base clock and its aggregate metrics, which are based on a different set of benchmarks. For any workload that relies on Cinebench-style performance, the i5-13400E is the clear winner. The i5-3470 may still be used in legacy systems, but the data shows no scenario where it outperforms the i5-13400E in the tested workloads.