i5-3570S vs i3-8100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.84
+31.5%
Core i5-3570S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.92

Core i3-8100 outperforms Core i5-3570S by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14661660
Place by popularity53not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.240.37
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency5.864.25
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$285

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-8100 has 1046% better value for money than i5-3570S.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size126 mm2133 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C69 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 2500
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100 and Core i5-3570S.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-8100 3.84
+31.5%
i5-3570S 2.92

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.

i3-8100 6102
+31.5%
i5-3570S 4639

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-8100 1265
+98.3%
i5-3570S 638

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-8100 3463
+91.7%
i5-3570S 1806

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 2.92
Integrated graphics card 3.09 0.69
Recency 5 October 2017 1 June 2012
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm

i3-8100 has a 31.5% higher aggregate performance score, 347.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-8100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570S in performance tests.


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