i5-4570TE vs i3-3210

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3210
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.40
Core i5-4570TE
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.94
+38.6%

Core i5-4570TE outperforms Core i3-3210 by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22091947
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.130.15
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.415.25
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120$239

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-4570TE has 15% better value for money than i3-3210.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)4096 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA11551150
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD 4600
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE.

PCIe version2.03.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-3210 1.40
i5-4570TE 1.94
+38.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-3210 2227
i5-4570TE 3074
+38%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.40 1.94
Recency 1 January 2013 2 June 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 35 Watt

i5-4570TE has a 38.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4570TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3210 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3210 and Core i5-4570TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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