Intel Core i5-3470S | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-3470S and the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-3470S 4 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 10xx (2) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-3470S is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-3470S | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i5-3470S | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU 3.0 |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 3.0 @ 4.5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
22 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
6 | Compute units | 4 |
48 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-3470S, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-3470S | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-3470S has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-3470S | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-3470S has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-3470S | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
22 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1155 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-3470S | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
Unknown | Unknown |