Core i5-6402P vs Core i5-3570

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Aggregated performance score

Core i5-3570
2012
4 cores / 4 threads
3.18
Core i5-6402P
2015
4 cores / 4 threads
3.52
+10.7%

Core i5-6402P outperforms Core i5-3570 by 11% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14941427
Place by popularity55not in top-100
Value for money1.231.51
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date1 June 2012 (11 years old)27 December 2015 (8 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$231$187
Current price$105 (0.5x MSRP)$107 (0.6x MSRP)

Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-6402P has 23% better value for money than i5-3570.

Technical specs

Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P 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 speed3.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus supportno data4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size133 mm2122 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data-
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPXno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 510
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz950 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i5-6402P.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i5-3570 3.18
i5-6402P 3.52
+10.7%

Core i5-6402P outperforms Core i5-3570 by 11% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-3570 4920
i5-6402P 5436
+10.5%

Core i5-6402P outperforms Core i5-3570 by 10% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3570 657
i5-6402P 1116
+69.9%

Core i5-6402P outperforms Core i5-3570 by 70% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3570 1925
i5-6402P 3029
+57.4%

Core i5-6402P outperforms Core i5-3570 by 57% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i5-3570 6070
+7.2%
i5-6402P 5660

Core i5-3570 outperforms Core i5-6402P by 7% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.18 3.52
Integrated graphics card 0.68 1.37
Recency 1 June 2012 27 December 2015
Cost $231 $187
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 65 Watt

The Core i5-6402P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570 in performance tests.


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