Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i5-3570S

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4790K and Intel Core i5-3570S processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4790K

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
  • Around 16% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
  • Around 7% higher maximum core temperature: 74.04°C vs 69.1 °C
  • Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 24% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2466 vs 1993
  • Around 73% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8069 vs 4657
  • Around 38% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1070 vs 775
  • Around 61% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3995 vs 2476
  • Around 88% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.95 vs 3.167
  • Around 28% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 100.106 vs 77.935
  • Around 74% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.695 vs 0.4
  • Around 59% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.814 vs 1.772
  • Around 36% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.147 vs 5.246
  • 2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3454 vs 1617
  • 2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3454 vs 1617
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 1 June 2013 vs June 2012
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of threads 8 vs 4
Maximum frequency 4.40 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
Maximum core temperature 74.04°C vs 69.1 °C
L3 cache 8 MB vs 6144 KB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2466 vs 1993
PassMark - CPU mark 8069 vs 4657
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1070 vs 775
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3995 vs 2476
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.95 vs 3.167
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 100.106 vs 77.935
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.695 vs 0.4
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.814 vs 1.772
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 7.147 vs 5.246
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3454 vs 1617
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3454 vs 1617

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3570S

  • Around 35% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 88 Watt
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 88 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4790K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-3570S

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2466
1993
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
8069
4657
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1070
775
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3995
2476
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.95
3.167
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
100.106
77.935
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.695
0.4
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.814
1.772
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
7.147
5.246
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3454
1617
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3454
1617
Name Intel Core i7-4790K Intel Core i5-3570S
PassMark - Single thread mark 2466 1993
PassMark - CPU mark 8069 4657
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1070 775
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3995 2476
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2818
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.95 3.167
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 100.106 77.935
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.695 0.4
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.814 1.772
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 7.147 5.246
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1279
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2489
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3454 1617
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1279
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2489
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3454 1617

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-4790K Intel Core i5-3570S

Essentials

Architecture codename Devil's Canyon Ivy Bridge
Launch date 1 June 2013 June 2012
Launch price (MSRP) $339 $285
Place in performance rating 1529 2274
Price now $306.99 $285
Processor Number i7-4790K i5-3570S
Series 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 10.73 6.97
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 4.00 GHz 3.10 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI2 5 GT/s DMI
Die size 177 mm 133 mm
L1 cache 256 KB 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1 MB 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 8 MB 6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm 22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 69 °C
Maximum core temperature 74.04°C 69.1 °C
Maximum frequency 4.40 GHz 3.80 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of threads 8 4
Transistor count 1400 Million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 32 GB 32 GB
Supported memory types DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V DDR3 1333/1600

Graphics

Device ID 0x412 0x152
Execution Units 20
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.25 GHz 1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.25 GHz 1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 2 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4600 Intel® HD Graphics 2500

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3 3
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

Max resolution over DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 3840x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA 1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.3

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1150 FCLGA1155
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 88 Watt 65 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2013D 2011C

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4
Scalability 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)