Core i5-3570T vs Core i5-4570S

Core i5-3570T

Core i5-4570S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3570T

4 / 4

5,055

+0.8%

5,016

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-3570T is positioned at rank 661 and the Core i5-4570S is on rank 668, so the Core i5-3570T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3570T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11961%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11302%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8206%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2472%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1958%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1713%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

981%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

968%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

882%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

882%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

872%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

848%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

836%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

833%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

825%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

100%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

100%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

100%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

99%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

99%

#666

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

99%

#667

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

99%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

99%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#673

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

#674

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12120%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11452%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8315%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2505%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1984%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1736%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

994%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

981%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

893%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

893%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

883%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

859%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

847%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

844%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

836%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

100%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

100%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

100%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

100%

#673

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#674

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

99%

#677

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

99%

#678

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

99%

#680

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

99%

#681

Core i5-3570

MSRP: $194|Avg: $35

99%

#682

Pentium G3450T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $45

99%

#683

Celeron E3200

MSRP: $43|Avg: $5

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4570S leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-3570T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-4570S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-3570T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($20 vs $40) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-4570S
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+102%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-3570T Benchmark Check

Core i5-4570S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3570T and Core i5-4570S

Core i5-3570T

The Core i5-3570T is manufactured by Intel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,055 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-4570S

The Core i5-4570S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,016 points. Launch price was $410.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4570S is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3570T scores 5,055 against the Core i5-4570S's 5,016 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-3570T.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-4570S
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6144 kB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	—	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,055	5,016
Geekbench 6 Single	657	—

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-4570S
Socket	—	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3570T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4570S). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 2500 (Core i5-3570T) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4570S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3570T targets Legacy Low Power Desktop, Core i5-4570S targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3570T rivals A8-5600K.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-4570S
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 2500	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Legacy Low Power Desktop	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-3570T launched at $194 MSRP, while the Core i5-4570S debuted at $195. At current prices ($20 vs $40), the Core i5-3570T is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3570T delivers 252.8 pts/$ vs 125.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-4570S — making the Core i5-3570T the 67.4% better value option.