Intel Core i5-3570K vs Intel Pentium G4620

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-3570K or Intel Core i5-3570K – 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 i5-3570K 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 i5-3570K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Pentium G4620 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G4620, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Pentium G4000
3 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3570K Name Intel Pentium G4620
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3570K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Pentium G4620 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4620 is 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3570K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium G4620 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4620 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2016
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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 / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 38.4 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 DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 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 51 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3570K 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 Pentium G4620 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
235 $ Release price 80 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Kaby Lake S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 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 i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10165
10165
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
8033
8033

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3789
3789
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3300
3300

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2866
2866
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2152
2152

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2286
2286
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1733
1733

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1080.6
1080.6
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
673.9
673.9

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
805
805
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
755
755

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
510
510
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
403
403