i5-3450 vs i5-3570S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.92
+3.2%
Core i5-3450
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.83

Core i5-3570S outperforms Core i5-3450 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16601678
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.370.54
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.253.48
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)29 April 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$285$186

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-3450 has 46% better value for money than i5-3570S.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450 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 speed3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size133 mm2160 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °C67 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450. 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® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450.

PCIe version3.03.0

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.

i5-3570S 2.92
+3.2%
i5-3450 2.83

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.

i5-3570S 4639
+3%
i5-3450 4503

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.

i5-3570S 638
+6%
i5-3450 602

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.

i5-3570S 1806
+2.3%
i5-3450 1765

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.92 2.83
Recency 1 June 2012 29 April 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 77 Watt

i5-3570S has a 3.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 18.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570S and Core i5-3450, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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