Intel Core i5-3475S vs Intel Core i3-3245

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Intel Core i5-3475S CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i3-3245
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i3-3245

CPU comparison

Intel Core i5-3475S or Intel Core i3-3245 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Core i5-3475S has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-3475S was released in Q2/2012.

The Intel Core i3-3245 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3245 was released in Q2/2013.
Intel Core i5 (334) Family Intel Core i3 (205)
Intel Core i 3000 (31) CPU group Intel Core i 3000 (31)
3 Generation 3
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Desktop Segment Desktop
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3475S is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz). The Intel Core i3-3245 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz.

Intel Core i5-3475S Characteristic Intel Core i3-3245
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.90 GHz Frequency 3.40 GHz
3.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i5-3475S Characteristic Intel Core i3-3245
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU Intel HD Graphics 4000
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
1.10 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
7 GPU Generation 7
22 nm Technology 22 nm
3 Max. displays 3
16 Compute units 16
128 Shader 128
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
11.0 DirectX Version 11.0

Hardware codec support

A 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.

Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU Intel HD Graphics 4000
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode Codec JPEG Decode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i5-3475S supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3245 can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Core i5-3475S Characteristic Intel Core i3-3245
DDR3-1600 Memory DDR3-1600
32 GB Max. Memory 32 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
6.00 MB L3 Cache 3.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 2.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-3475S has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Intel Core i3-3245 is 55 W.

Intel Core i5-3475S Characteristic Intel Core i3-3245
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3475S has a 6.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i3-3245 cache has a total of 3.00 MB.

Intel Core i5-3475S Characteristic Intel Core i3-3245
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
-- Release price 144 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3475S (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 (85%)
Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3475S (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 (59%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
705 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
586 (83%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
1932 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1265 (65%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
772 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
672 (87%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
2488 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1483 (60%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz
282 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.05 GHz
269 (95%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
4372 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
2322 (53%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
119 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i5-3475S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i3-3245 Intel Core i3-3245
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
306 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-3475S Intel Core i3-3245
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