Xeon E3-1235 vs Core i5-3570T

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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 Xeon E3-1235 is positioned at rank 607 and the Core i5-3570T is on rank 661, so the Xeon E3-1235 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 Xeon E3-1235

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9757%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1842%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1637%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1264%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

100%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

99%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

99%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

98%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

97%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

94%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

94%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

100%

#611

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

99%

#612

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

99%

#618

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

96%

#622

Xeon E5607

MSRP: $135|Avg: $27

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3570T

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11961%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11302%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8206%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2472%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1958%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1713%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

981%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

968%

#9

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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($270) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1235 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1235	Core i5-3570T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($270)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3570T ($20), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($250 less, 93% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1235	Core i5-3570T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1235%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($270)	✅ 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1235 and Core i5-3570T

Xeon E3-1235

The Xeon E3-1235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,112 points. Launch price was $287.

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 Xeon E3-1235 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1235 scores 5,112 against the Core i5-3570T's 5,055 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1235.

Feature	Xeon E3-1235	Core i5-3570T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	—
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	—
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	5,112+1%	5,055
Geekbench 6 Single	—	657

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1235) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3570T). The Core i5-3570T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2500), while the Xeon E3-1235 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3570T targets Legacy Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3570T rivals A8-5600K.

Feature	Xeon E3-1235	Core i5-3570T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 2500
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Legacy Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E3-1235 launched at $240 MSRP, while the Core i5-3570T debuted at $194. At current prices ($270 vs $20), the Core i5-3570T is $250 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1235 delivers 18.9 pts/$ vs 252.8 pts/$ for the Core i5-3570T — making the Core i5-3570T the 172.1% better value option.