i5-3470S vs i5-4570

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4570
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.29
+18.8%
Core i5-3470S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.77

Core i5-4570 outperforms Core i5-3470S by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15931696
Place by popularity61not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.610.48
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.714.03
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$221$200

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-4570 has 27% better value for money than i5-3470S.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S 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 speed3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 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 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2133 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C69 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S. 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)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S. 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 card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 2500
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4570 and Core i5-3470S.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
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.

i5-4570 3.29
+18.8%
i5-3470S 2.77

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.

i5-4570 5228
+18.9%
i5-3470S 4397

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.

i5-4570 1115
+86.1%
i5-3470S 599

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.

i5-4570 3110
+80.8%
i5-3470S 1720

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.29 2.77
Integrated graphics card 1.84 0.69
Recency 2 June 2013 1 June 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 65 Watt

i5-4570 has a 18.8% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 1 year.

i5-3470S, on the other hand, has 29.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4570 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470S in performance tests.


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