Intel Core i5-3570 vs AMD A6-3650

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-3570 or Intel Core i5-3570 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-3570 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3570, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A6-3650 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3650, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A6-3000
3 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3570 Name AMD A6-3650
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3570 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD A6-3650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3650 is 2.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3570 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A6-3650 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3650 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
48 Shaders 320
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2010
22 nm Technology 32 nm
11.0 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 5
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
7 Generation 3
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6530D
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3570 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-3650 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
213 $ Release price 47 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Llano (K10)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket FM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10165
10165
AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
5054
5054

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4914
4914
AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3228
3228

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3300
3300
AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1446
1446

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2788
2788
AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1134
1134

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
805
805
AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
337
337

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3.1
3.1

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1.6
1.6
AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
0.8
0.8