Core i5-3470T vs Athlon X4 760K
Core i5-3470T
Athlon X4 760K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-3470T is positioned at rank 879 and the Athlon X4 760K is on rank 599, so the Athlon X4 760K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3470T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3470T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3470T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3470T and Athlon X4 760K
Core i5-3470T
The Core i5-3470T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,999 points. Launch price was $210.
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-3470T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 760K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 760K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3470T versus 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K — a 13% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-3470T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X4 760K uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3470T scores 2,999 against the Athlon X4 760K's 2,982 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-3470T.
| Feature | Core i5-3470T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,999 | 2,982 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 495 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,404 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3470T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 760K uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3470T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-3470T) / AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K). Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget.
| Feature | Core i5-3470T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-3470T launched at $184 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 760K debuted at $100. At current prices ($35 vs $20), the Athlon X4 760K is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3470T delivers 85.7 pts/$ vs 149.1 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 760K — making the Athlon X4 760K the 54% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-3470T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $184 | $100-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $20-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.7 | 149.1+74% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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