CPU Comparison
Intel Core i5-3470T vs Intel Core i5-4570T
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-3470T is a low-power dual-core desktop processor from the Ivy Bridge family, featuring Hyper-Threading and a 35W TDP designed for compact and thermally constrained desktop systems.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Handles basic office applications and web browsing but struggles with heavy multitasking or large datasets.
Good single-core speed helps office apps, but dual-core limits heavy multitasking.
Gaming
The HD 2500 integrated graphics and dual-core design make it completely unsuitable for modern gaming.
HD 4600 graphics are insufficient for anything beyond very old or 2D games.
Virtualization
Dual-core with limited cache severely restricts virtualization capabilities.
Limited core count makes running VMs sluggish.
Efficiency
The 35W TDP was impressive for 2012, though modern low-power chips deliver far more performance per watt.
Excellent efficiency for a desktop chip, running very cool.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No dedicated AI hardware
- Dual-core design insufficient for AI inference
- Not applicable for this era of processor
- No AI hardware
- Unsuitable for modern AI workloads
Content Creation
Gaming
- HD 2500 graphics with only 6 Execution Units
- No capability for modern titles even at 720p low
- Dual-core bottleneck limits even paired discrete GPUs
- Outdated video decoding for modern codecs
- Intel HD 4600 is too weak for modern gaming
- Can handle retro or 2D indie games
- Shares system memory
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Very low 35W TDP for quiet or compact desktop builds
- Hyper-Threading provides 4 threads from 2 cores
- 3.6 GHz turbo boost offers good single-thread burst performance
- PCIe 3.0 support for full-bandwidth GPU connectivity
- LGA 1155 platform offers wide compatibility with budget motherboards
Cons
- Only 2 physical cores severely limit multi-threaded performance
- HD 2500 integrated graphics are very weak
- 3MB L3 cache is half of standard quad-core i5 models
- No Windows 11 support
- End-of-life platform with no upgrade path beyond Ivy Bridge
- DDR3 memory is obsolete
Pros
- Very low 35W TDP for a desktop chip
- High turbo boost for single-threaded tasks
- Uses socketed LGA 1150
- Runs very cool and quiet
Cons
- Only 2 physical cores
- Obsolete DDR3 memory support
- Weak integrated graphics
- Locked multiplier
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i5-3470T
- AMD A8-5500Rival
Desktop Low Power
- AMD A10-5700Rival
Desktop Mainstream
- Intel Core i3-3220Rival
Desktop Mainstream
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-3470SRival
Desktop Low Power
- AMD A6-5400KRival
Desktop Budget
Haswell successor with slightly better performance and improved integrated graphics.
Compare head-to-headModern 4-thread processor with dramatically better single-thread performance and platform features.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 3 3200GEAlt
Low-power quad-core with Vega graphics for modern compact builds.
6-core low-power Coffee Lake processor for modern SFF desktops.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GEAlt
Efficient 6-core processor with strong integrated graphics for small form factor builds.
Intel Core i5-4570T
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-4570SRival
Desktop
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-4570Rival
Desktop
- AMD A10-6800KRival
Desktop
- Intel Core i3-4340Rival
Desktop
- AMD A8-6600KRival
Desktop
Modern quad-core with vastly superior single-thread performance.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 3 3200GAlt
Better integrated graphics and modern platform.
Cheap hex-core for budget desktop builds.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 5 3600Alt
Excellent value and multi-threaded performance.
- Intel Pentium G4560Alt
Older but much cheaper dual-core alternative.
Our Verdict on Each
The i5-3470T was an efficient choice for compact desktops in 2012, but its dual-core design and outdated platform make it unsuitable for modern workloads.
Best for: Maintaining an existing legacy system for basic tasks
Read the full reviewAn efficient and cool-running chip for its time, but severely outdated by modern dual-core standards.
Best for: If you are considering the Core i5-4570T today, it should only be for upgrading an existing LGA 1150 system where your current chip is failing, or for building a very basic retro or office PC using salvaged parts. It holds no value for new purchases due to its age and lack of modern feature support. If found cheaply, it can serve as a capable home server or HTPC processor, handling media streaming and basic network tasks adequately. However, its dual-core limitation will be a bottleneck for modern web browsing with heavy scripts. Do not spend more than a few dollars on this processor. Anyone building a new system should look toward modern 12th or 13th Gen Intel alternatives, or AMD's Ryzen series, which offer vastly superior efficiency and performance.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i5-3470T or Intel Core i5-4570T?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i5-4570T comes out ahead with a score of 6/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i5-3470T or Intel Core i5-4570T?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-4570T leads with a gaming performance score of 25/100 among Intel Core i5-3470T and Intel Core i5-4570T.
Do Intel Core i5-3470T and Intel Core i5-4570T use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i5-3470T: LGA 1155, Intel Core i5-4570T: Intel Socket 1150 (LGA1150)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i5-4570T posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i5-3470T (3,500), Intel Core i5-4570T (3,800). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.