i3-4150 vs i5-3570K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12
+45.8%
Core i3-4150
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.14

Core i5-3570K outperforms Core i3-4150 by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16281867
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.52no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.833.75
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt54 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 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 HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4400
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.1/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i3-4150.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i5-3570K 3.12
+45.8%
i3-4150 2.14

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.

i5-3570K 4957
+45.9%
i3-4150 3398

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.

i5-3570K 686
i3-4150 1055
+53.8%

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.

i5-3570K 2052
+0.3%
i3-4150 2046

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-3570K 6070
+23.4%
i3-4150 4920

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 2.14
Integrated graphics card 1.18 1.35
Recency 29 April 2012 1 May 2014
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 54 Watt

i5-3570K has a 45.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-4150, on the other hand, has 14.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and 42.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3570K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4150 in performance tests.


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