i7-2620M vs i5-3570K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12
+104%
Core i7-2620M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.53

Core i5-3570K outperforms Core i7-2620M by a whopping 104% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16282142
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.52no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Core i7
Power efficiency3.834.13
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235$346

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M 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 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million624 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1023,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i7-2620M.

PCIe version3.02.0
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
+104%
i7-2620M 1.53

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
+105%
i7-2620M 2423

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
+34.2%
i7-2620M 511

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
+101%
i7-2620M 1019

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i5-3570K 5286
+22%
i7-2620M 4333

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i5-3570K 18325
+94.3%
i7-2620M 9433

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i5-3570K 6561
+71.4%
i7-2620M 3827

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i5-3570K 9.69
+67%
i7-2620M 16.18

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i5-3570K 6
+96.1%
i7-2620M 3

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 1.53
Integrated graphics card 1.18 0.66
Recency 29 April 2012 20 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 35 Watt

i5-3570K has a 103.9% higher aggregate performance score, 78.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i7-2620M, on the other hand, has 120% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3570K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2620M in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3570K is a desktop processor while Core i7-2620M is a notebook one.


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