Core i5-3475S vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-3475S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Ryzen 9 5900X

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3475S

4 / 4

4,315

0.0%

38,955

+802.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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. The Core i5-3475S is positioned at rank #859 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3475S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17987%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16996%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12340%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3718%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2945%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2576%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1475%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1456%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1326%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1326%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1311%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1276%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1258%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1253%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1241%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

95%

#859

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

100%

#860

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

100%

#861

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

100%

#862

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

99%

#863

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

99%

#865

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

98%

#866

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

98%

#867

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

98%

#868

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

97%

#869

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

96%

#870

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

96%

#871

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

96%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

95%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

105%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

104%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

103%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

103%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

103%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

103%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

102%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

102%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

102%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

101%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

101%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

101%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

101%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

100%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

100%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

100%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

100%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

99%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

99%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

99%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

96%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

96%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

95%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

95%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

94%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

94%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

94%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 9 5900X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-3475S	Ryzen 9 5900X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($42)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3475S (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-3475S	Ryzen 9 5900X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+8%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($42)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-3475S Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5900X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3475S and Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-3475S

The Core i5-3475S 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,315 points. Launch price was $219.

Ryzen 9 5900X

The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3475S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3475S versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-3475S uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3475S scores 4,315 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 160.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 705 vs 2,174, a 102% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,544 vs 11,888 (154% advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3475S vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.

Feature	Core i5-3475S	Ryzen 9 5900X
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.8 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.7 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	64 MB+967%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-68%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	4,315	38,955+803%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	705	2,174+208%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,544	11,888+670%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3475S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-3475S versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 5900X — the Ryzen 9 5900X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 5900X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-3475S) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 5900X) — the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z75,Z77 (Core i5-3475S) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 9 5900X).

Feature	Core i5-3475S	Ryzen 9 5900X
Socket	LGA1155	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5900X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3475S) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). The Core i5-3475S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Ryzen 9 5900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3475S targets Budget, Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-3475S rivals FX-6300; Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.

Feature	Core i5-3475S	Ryzen 9 5900X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-3475S launched at $249 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($42 vs $350), the Core i5-3475S is $308 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3475S delivers 102.7 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Ryzen 9 5900X the 8% better value option.