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1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal. 2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical. Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.40GHzIntel Core i3-4160 @ 3.60GHzMax TDP77W54WPower consumption per day (kWh)NANARunning cost per dayNANAPower consumption per year (kWh)NANARunning cost per yearNANA Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary. Comparing Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Place in performance rankingPlace by popularitynot in top-100Value for money1.230.49Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorArchitecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)Release date1 June 2012 (11 years old)21 July 2014 (9 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$231$133Current price$105 (0.5x MSRP)$63 (0.5x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. i5-3570 has 151% better value for money than i3-4160. Technical specsCore i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results. Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)Threads44Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHzBoost clock speed3.8 GHz3.6 GHzL1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm22 nmDie size133 mm2177 mm2Maximum core temperature67 °C72 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °CNumber of transistorsno data1,400 million64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplierNoNo CompatibilityInformation on Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters. Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt54 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology. Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2AES-NI++AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++Turbo Boost Technology2.0-Hyper-Threading Technology-+TSX--Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++SIPPno data-FDI+no dataStatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued Security technologiesCore i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT+-EDB++Secure Key++Identity Protection+no dataAnti-Theft+no data Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 are enumerated here. Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3Maximum memory size32 GB32 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/sECC memory support-+ Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics card CompareIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4400Max video memoryno data2 GBQuick Sync Video++Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHzInTru 3D++ Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported33eDPno data+DisplayPortno data+HDMIno data+DVIno data+VGAno data+ Graphics image qualityMaximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces. Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24HzMax resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60HzMax resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60HzMax resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz Graphics API supportAPIs supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included. DirectXno data11.1/12OpenGLno data4.3 PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160. PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0PCI Express lanesno data16 Synthetic benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly. Core i5-3570 outperforms Core i3-4160 by 40% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkPassmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Benchmark coverage: 68% Core i5-3570 outperforms Core i3-4160 by 40% in Passmark. GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core. Benchmark coverage: 42% Core i3-4160 outperforms Core i5-3570 by 62% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core. GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores. Benchmark coverage: 42% Core i3-4160 outperforms Core i5-3570 by 8% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. 3DMark Fire Strike PhysicsBenchmark coverage: 4% Core i5-3570 outperforms Core i3-4160 by 19% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics. Advantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 3.19 2.28 Integrated graphics card 0.68 1.35 Recency 1 June 2012 21 July 2014 Physical cores 4 2 Cost $231 $133 Boost clock speed 3800 3600 Base clock speed 3400 0 Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 54 Watt The Core i5-3570 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4160 in performance tests. Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570 and Core i3-4160, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. 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