i5-3570K vs i7-4820K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4820K
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
4.08
+30.8%
Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12

Core i7-4820K outperforms Core i5-3570K by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4820K and Core i5-3570K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14101629
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.530.52
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5 (Desktop)
Power efficiency2.973.83
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)29 April 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-4820K has 2% better value for money than i5-3570K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4820K 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 speed3.7 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 cache10 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size257 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data67 °C
Number of transistors1,860 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4820K 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i5-3570K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® 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++
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4820K and Core i5-3570K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4820K 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 i7-4820K and Core i5-3570K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4820K and Core i5-3570K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i5-3570K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

i7-4820K 4.08
+30.8%
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.

i7-4820K 6481
+30.7%
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.

i7-4820K 667
i5-3570K 686
+2.8%

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.

i7-4820K 2491
+21.4%
i5-3570K 2052

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-4820K 9210
+51.7%
i5-3570K 6070

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.08 3.12
Recency 1 September 2013 29 April 2012
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 77 Watt

i7-4820K has a 30.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more threads.

i5-3570K, on the other hand, has 68.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4820K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570K in performance tests.


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