i5-3570K vs i7-5950HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5950HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.93
+57.5%
Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.13

Core i7-5950HQ outperforms Core i5-3570K by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5950HQ and Core i5-3570K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12311614
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.430.43
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5 (Desktop)
Power efficiency9.893.83
Architecture codenameBroadwell-H (2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)29 April 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$623$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-5950HQ and i5-3570K have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-5950HQ 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size182 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C67 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5950HQ 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5950HQ 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-5950HQ 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-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5950HQ and Core i5-3570K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5950HQ 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 Iris Pro Graphics 6200Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5950HQ 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 i7-5950HQ and Core i5-3570K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5950HQ 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 i7-5950HQ 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.

i7-5950HQ 4.93
+57.5%
i5-3570K 3.13

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.

i7-5950HQ 7807
+57.6%
i5-3570K 4955

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.93 3.13
Integrated graphics card 3.95 1.18
Recency 2 June 2015 29 April 2012
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 77 Watt

i7-5950HQ has a 57.5% higher aggregate performance score, 234.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 63.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-5950HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570K in performance tests.


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