i5-3570K vs i5-4690K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4690K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 88 Watt
3.58
+14.7%
Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12

Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i5-3570K by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15201628
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.540.52
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5 (Desktop)
Power efficiency3.853.83
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2014 (10 years ago)29 April 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$300$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-4690K has 4% better value for money than i5-3570K.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K 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 speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C67 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K 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)88 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K. 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++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K 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 i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K. 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 4000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.15 GHz
Execution Units20no data
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@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 i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i5-3570K.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i5-4690K 3.58
+14.7%
i5-3570K 3.12

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.

i5-4690K 5690
+14.8%
i5-3570K 4957

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.

i5-4690K 1306
+90.4%
i5-3570K 686

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.

i5-4690K 3663
+78.5%
i5-3570K 2052

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-4690K 6560
+8.1%
i5-3570K 6070

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.58 3.12
Integrated graphics card 1.84 1.18
Recency 2 June 2014 29 April 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 88 Watt 77 Watt

i5-4690K has a 14.7% higher aggregate performance score, 55.9% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 2 years.

i5-3570K, on the other hand, has 14.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4690K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570K in performance tests.


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