Core i5-3570T vs Core i5-6440HQ

Core i5-3570T

Core i5-6440HQ

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3570T

4 / 4

5,055

+0.7%

5,021

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 i5-6440HQ is on rank 879, 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 i5-6440HQ

#867

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1461%

#868

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1440%

#869

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1322%

#870

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1316%

#871

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1304%

#873

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1259%

#874

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1207%

#875

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1205%

#876

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1173%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-6440HQ leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-3570T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-6440HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-3570T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 92% cheaper ($20 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-6440HQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1158%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 i5-6440HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3570T and Core i5-6440HQ

Core i5-3570T

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

Core i5-6440HQ

The Core i5-6440HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,021 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-6440HQ is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3570T scores 5,055 against the Core i5-6440HQ's 5,021 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-3570T.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-6440HQ
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	—	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	5,055	5,021
Geekbench 6 Single	657	—

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-3570T versus DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-6440HQ — the Core i5-6440HQ supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-6440HQ supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-6440HQ
Socket	—	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
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 i5-6440HQ). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 2500 (Core i5-3570T) and HD Graphics 530 (Core i5-6440HQ) — 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 i5-6440HQ targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-3570T rivals A8-5600K.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-6440HQ
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 2500	HD Graphics 530
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Legacy Low Power Desktop	Mobile