Intel Core i5-3570S vs AMD A6-3670K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-3570S and AMD A6-3670K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3570S
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 month(s) later
- Around 41% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 54% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 100 Watt
- Around 73% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1989 vs 1147
- 2.1x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4630 vs 2174
- 2.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 775 vs 354
- 2.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2476 vs 1154
- 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.167 vs 0.777
- Around 47% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.246 vs 3.562
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | June 2012 vs December 2011 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 2.7 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 100 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1989 vs 1147 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4630 vs 2174 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 775 vs 354 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2476 vs 1154 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.167 vs 0.777 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.246 vs 3.562 |
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-3670K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 214.663 vs 77.935
- Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.435 vs 0.4
- 5.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 10.542 vs 1.772
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 214.663 vs 77.935 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.435 vs 0.4 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 10.542 vs 1.772 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-3570S
CPU 2: AMD A6-3670K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-3570S | AMD A6-3670K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1989 | 1147 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4630 | 2174 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 775 | 354 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2476 | 1154 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.167 | 0.777 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 77.935 | 214.663 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.4 | 0.435 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.772 | 10.542 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.246 | 3.562 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1617 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1617 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-3570S | AMD A6-3670K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Llano |
| Launch date | June 2012 | December 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $285 | |
| Place in performance rating | 2267 | 2269 |
| Price now | $285 | |
| Processor Number | i5-3570S | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 6.97 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.10 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
| Die size | 133 mm | 228 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1024 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 69 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 69.1 °C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
| Transistor count | 1178 million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x152 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FM1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | 2011C | |
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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