Celeron Dual-Core T1600 vs i5-3570K

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12
+420%
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.60

Core i5-3570K outperforms Celeron Dual-Core T1600 by a whopping 420% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16162792
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Celeron Dual-Core
Power efficiency3.831.62
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 May 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz1.66 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s667 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size160 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

i5-3570K 3.12
+420%
Celeron Dual-Core T1600 0.60

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.

i5-3570K 4954
+421%
Celeron Dual-Core T1600 950

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i5-3570K 18325
+511%
Celeron Dual-Core T1600 3000

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i5-3570K 6561
+386%
Celeron Dual-Core T1600 1350

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 0.60
Recency 29 April 2012 1 May 2008
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 35 Watt

i5-3570K has a 420% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron Dual-Core T1600, on the other hand, has 120% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3570K is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3570K is a desktop processor while Celeron Dual-Core T1600 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570K and Celeron Dual-Core T1600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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