i3-N305 vs i5-3570T

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570T
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.49
Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.27
+152%

Core i3-N305 outperforms Core i5-3570T by a whopping 152% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17461065
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency5.2439.56
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.3 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIOno data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9
USB revisionno data2.0/3.2

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.

i5-3570T 2.49
i3-N305 6.27
+152%

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.

i5-3570T 3962
i3-N305 9956
+151%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.49 6.27
Integrated graphics card 0.69 5.58
Recency 29 April 2012 3 January 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i3-N305 has a 151.8% higher aggregate performance score, 708.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-N305 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570T in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3570T is a desktop processor while Core i3-N305 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570T and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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