Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-3570S vs Intel Core i5-6500
Intel
Intel Core i5-3570S
Intel Socket 1155
3100 MHz
4 cores
Jun 2012
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-6500
Intel Socket 1151
3200 MHz
4 cores
Jul 2015
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-3570S100%
- Intel Core i5-6500113%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-3570S100%
- Intel Core i5-6500113%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-3570S100%
- Intel Core i5-6500112%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3570S
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the Intel Core i5-6500.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6500
- 13% higher single threaded performance.
- 12% higher multi threaded performance.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 13% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-6500
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-3570S | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| TXT | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| vPro | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-3570S | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_IvyBridge | Intel_Skylake |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Skylake |
| Release Date | Jun 2012 | Jul 2015 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-3570S | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-3570S | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-3570S | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Max Case Temp | 69°C | 72°C |
| Package | FC-LGA12C | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 133mm² | 177mm² |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-3570S | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3100 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3800 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-3570S3914 points
- Intel Core i5-65004140 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-3570S12772 points
- Intel Core i5-650014720 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i5-3570S9440
- Intel Core i5-650010602
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i5-3570S3022
- Intel Core i5-65003438
points - higher is better