Intel Core i5-3570S vs AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

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Intel Core i5-3570S or Intel Core i5-3570S – 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 i5-3570S 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 i5-3570S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
Intel Core i5-3570S Name AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3570S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570S is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3570S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570S 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 Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
7 Generation --
Q2/2012 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
48 Shaders --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.0 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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.
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3570S 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 Ryzen 3 3300X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2020
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB