Intel Core i5-3570 vs Intel Core i5-6400

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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 Intel Core i5-6400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 6000
3 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3570 Name Intel Core i5-6400
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-6400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6400 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-6400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
48 Shaders 192
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2015
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 24
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7 Generation 9
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Core i5-6400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
213 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Skylake S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 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 LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10165
10165
Intel Core i5-6400
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10070
10070

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3502
3502
Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3300
3300

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3086
3086
Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2246
2246

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2788
2788
Intel Core i5-6400
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2706
2706

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1436
1436
Intel Core i5-6400
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1360
1360

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1134
1134
Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
741
741

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
510
510
Intel Core i5-6400
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
497
497