Intel Core i5-3570 vs Intel Core i7-3610QE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-3570 or Intel Core i5-3570 – 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 i5-3570 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.
The Intel Core i7-3610QE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3610QE, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-3570 Name Intel Core i7-3610QE
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i7-3610QE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3610QE is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
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 i7-3610QE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3610QE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2011
11.0 Direct X 11.0
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 16
7 Generation 7
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 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
Decode 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 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
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3570 is manufactured using a 22 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 i7-3610QE is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2012 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
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge H
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1155 Socket PGA 988
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
213 $ Release price 335 $
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 i7-3610QE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2911
2911
Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2788
2788

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2246
2246
Intel Core i7-3610QE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2145
2145

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
741
741
Intel Core i7-3610QE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
602
602