Core i7-3610QM vs Core i5-3570T

CPU

GPU

Core i7-3610QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Core i5-3570T

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3610QM

4 / 8

5,132

+1.5%

5,055

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 i7-3610QM is positioned at rank 1008 and the Core i5-3570T is on rank 661, 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 i7-3610QM

#996

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2161%

#997

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2129%

#998

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1954%

#999

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1946%

#1000

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1928%

#1002

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1862%

#1003

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1785%

#1004

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1782%

#1005

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1734%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

93%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3610QM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3570T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-3610QM	Core i5-3570T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i5-3570T holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $20 (vs $378), it costs 95% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1762% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-3610QM.

Insight	Core i7-3610QM	Core i5-3570T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1762%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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 i7-3610QM Benchmark Check

Core i5-3570T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3610QM and Core i5-3570T

Core i7-3610QM

The Core i7-3610QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,132 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i5-3570T

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

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3610QM is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-3610QM scores 5,132 against the Core i5-3570T's 5,055 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-3610QM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 800 vs 657, a 19.6% lead for the Core i7-3610QM that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Core i7-3610QM	Core i5-3570T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	—
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	—
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	—
PassMark	5,132+2%	5,055
Geekbench 6 Single	800+22%	657
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,000	—

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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. Chipset compatibility: HM77,QM77 (Core i7-3610QM) and H61,B75,H77,Z75,Z77 (Core i5-3570T).

Feature	Core i7-3610QM	Core i5-3570T
Socket	PGA988	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
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 (Core i7-3610QM) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3570T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3610QM) and HD Graphics 2500 (Core i5-3570T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3610QM targets High Performance Laptop, Core i5-3570T targets Legacy Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3610QM rivals AMD A10-5750M; Core i5-3570T rivals A8-5600K.

Feature	Core i7-3610QM	Core i5-3570T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 4000	HD Graphics 2500
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High Performance Laptop	Legacy Low Power Desktop