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Intel Core i5-3550 vs Intel Core i5-3570K vs Intel Core i5-3470

Intel Core i5-3550

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The Intel Core i5-3550 is a fast quad-core desktop processor based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Each core offers a base speed of 3.3 GHz, but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.6 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.7 GHz (for 1 active core).

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i5-3550 is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. Compared to AMD's fastest desktop CPU (FX-8350), the Core i5-3550 offers significantly higher performance per thread, but features less cores (4 instead of 8). Overall, the Core i5 is still slightly faster in most applications.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU offers 6 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1150 MHz with Turbo Boost. The very low performance is only sufficient for some older and less demanding games.

The total power consumption of the CPU, graphics and memory controller is specified by Intel at 77 watts (TDP).

Intel Core i5-3570K

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The Intel Core i5-3570K is a fast quad-core desktop processor based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Each core offers a base speed of 3.4 GHz, but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.7 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.8 GHz (for 1 active core). Furthermore, the "K" series processors offers an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking.

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i5-3570K is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. Compared to AMD's fastest desktop CPU (FX-8350), the Core i5-3570K offers significantly higher performance per thread, but features less cores (4 instead of 8). Overall, the Core i5 is still a bit faster in most applications.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1150 MHz with Turbo Boost. For recent games, the performance is only sufficient for low resolutions and details.

The total power consumption of the CPU, graphics and memory controller is specified by Intel at 77 watts (TDP).

Intel Core i5-3470

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The Intel Core i5-3470 is a fast LGA1155 quad-core desktop processor based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Each core offers a base speed of 3.2 GHz, but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.5 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.6 GHz (for 1 active core).

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and  DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i5-3470 is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to some architectural improvements. Compared to AMD's fastest desktop CPU (FX-8350), the Core i5-3470 offers higher performance per thread, but features less cores (4 instead of 8). Overall, the Core i5 is just slightly faster in most applications.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU offers 6 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1100 MHz with Turbo Boost. The very low performance is only sufficient for some older and less demanding games.

The total power consumption of the CPU, graphics and memory controller is specified by Intel at 77 watts (TDP).

ModelIntel Core i5-3550Intel Core i5-3570KIntel Core i5-3470
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Core i5 (Desktop)
CodenameIvy BridgeIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Series: Core i5 (Desktop) Ivy Bridge
Intel Core i5-3570K3.4 - 3.8 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3550 « 3.3 - 3.7 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-34703.2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3570K « 3.4 - 3.8 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-35503.3 - 3.7 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-34703.2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3570K3.4 - 3.8 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-35503.3 - 3.7 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-3470 « 3.2 - 3.6 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Clock3300 - 3700 MHz3400 - 3800 MHz3200 - 3600 MHz
L2 Cache1 MB1 MB1 MB
L3 Cache6 MB6 MB6 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 44 / 44 / 4
TDP77 Watt77 Watt77 Watt
Technology22 nm22 nm22 nm
max. Temp.67.4 °C67.4 °C67.4 °C
SocketFCLGA11551155FCLGA1155
FeaturesHD Graphics 2500 (650-1150), SSE 4.1/4.2, AVX, Trusted Execution, AES, Dual Channel Memory Controller DDR3-1600 (max 32GB)HD Graphics 4000 (650-1150), Dual Channel DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, Intel HD Graphics 4000 650 - 1150 MHz, VT-x (with EPT), AES, Intel 64, Anti-Theft, Idle States, Enhanced SpeedStep, Themal Monitoring, Execute Disable BitHD Graphics 2500 (650-1100 MHz), SSE 4.1/4.2, AVX, Trusted Execution, AES, Dual Channel Memory Controller DDR3-1600 (max 32GB)
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 2500 (650 - 1150 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1150 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 2500 (650 - 1100 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
$205 U.S.$235 U.S.$184 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com
L1 Cache256 KB
Transistors1400 Million
Die Size160 mm2

Benchmarks

Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
3550 +
5.8 Points (8%)
6 Points (8%)
5.6 Points (7%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
3550 +
1.6 Points (39%)
1.6 Points (40%)
1.5 Points (38%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
100%
3550 +
5191 Points (31%)
5286 Points (32%)
5006 Points (30%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
100%
3550 +
17762 Points (13%)
18325 Points (13%)
17192 Points (12%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
3550 +
22729 Points (16%)
23516 Points (16%)
21594 Points (15%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
3550 +
6568 Points (8%)
6722 Points (8%)
6328 Points (8%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
100%
1 3550 +
314.5 s (4%)
100%
1 3570K +
305.8 s (4%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
100%
1 3550 +
10 s (2%)
100%
1 3570K +
9.7 s (2%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
100%
1 3550 +
3375 Points (5%)
100%
1 3570K +
3376 Points (5%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
1 3550 +
32.7 fps (11%)
103%
1 3570K +
33.6 fps (12%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
100%
1 3550 +
163.8 fps (38%)
103%
1 3570K +
168 fps (39%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
100%
1 3550 +
0.3 GB/s (0%)
103%
1 3570K +
0.3 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
100%
1 3550 +
0.4 GB/s (8%)
103%
1 3570K +
0.5 GB/s (8%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
100%
1 3550 +
2.7 GB/s (7%)
104%
1 3570K +
2.8 GB/s (7%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
100%
3550 +
6405 Points (14%)
6561 Points (14%)
6179 Points (13%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
100%
1 3550 +
10 s (2%)
100%
1 3570K +
9.7 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
100%
1 3550 +
22.8 s (1%)
100%
1 3570K +
22.3 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
100%
1 3550 +
543 s (2%)
100%
1 3570K +
531 s (2%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
100%
1 3550 +
min: 19191     avg: 19306     median: 19305.5 (17%)     max: 19420 Points
94%
1 3470 +
18204 Points (16%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
100%
1 3550 +
6593 Points (18%)
85%
1 3470 +
5575 Points (15%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
3550 +
49329 Points (40%)
48378 Points (39%)
110%
3470 +
54139 Points (44%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
3550 +
4652 Points (12%)
4725 Points (12%)
109%
3470 +
5051 Points (13%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 3550 +
6326 Points (11%)
94%
1 3470 +
5977 Points (11%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 3470 +
675 Points (28%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 3470 +
2095 Points (4%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
3550 +
8981 Points (72%)
9051 Points (73%)
101%
3470 +
9055 Points (73%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
3550 +
7948 Points (72%)
8063 Points (73%)
102%
3470 +
8088 Points (73%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
3550 +
9872 Points (19%)
10133 Points (20%)
107%
3470 +
10560 Points (21%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
3550 +
8706 Points (18%)
9592 Points (19%)
115%
3470 +
10006 Points (20%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
3550 +
8990 Points (24%)
9421 Points (25%)
108%
3470 +
9721 Points (25%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-3550 → 100% n=14

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-3570K → 103% n=14

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-3470 → 102% n=14

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* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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