Intel Core i5-2400S vs Intel Core i5-3570

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-2400S or Intel Core i5-2400S – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2400S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3570 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3570, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2400S Name Intel Core i5-3570
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2400S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400S is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-3570 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2400S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3570 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2012
10.1 Direct X 11.0
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 48
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 6
6 Generation 7
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2400S is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3570 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
32 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 213 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2788
2788
Intel Core i5-2400S
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1966
1966

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2780
2780
Intel Core i5-2400S
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1965
1965

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2246
2246
Intel Core i5-2400S
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1618
1618

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1436
1436
Intel Core i5-2400S
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1000
1000

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
741
741
Intel Core i5-2400S
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
578
578

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
731
731
Intel Core i5-2400S
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
601
601