Intel Core i7-8500Y vs Intel Core i5-3570T

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Intel Core i7-8500Y or Intel Core i7-8500Y – 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 i7-8500Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8500Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3570T 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 i5-3570T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 8000Y Group Intel Core i 3000
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
8 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-8500Y Name Intel Core i5-3570T
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8500Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8500Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-3570T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
No Overclocking No
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8500Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8500Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3570T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
12 Direct X 11.0
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 6
9.5 Generation 7
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2012
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
192 Shaders 48
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 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 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.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8500Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3570T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
390 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1515 Socket LGA 1155
Amber Lake Y Architecture Ivy Bridge S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX