Intel Core i3-8145UE vs Intel Core i5-3570T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent, narrow advantage for the Intel Core i3-8145UE across every shared benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i3-8145UE scores 337 against 331 for the i5-3570T, a 1.8% lead. The same 1.8% margin appears in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the i3-8145UE posts 1408 versus 1383. Moving to Cinebench R23 multicore, the i3-8145UE reaches 3354, while the i5-3570T trails at 3293, a 1.9% difference, the largest margin in any test.

Single-core results follow the same pattern but with slightly smaller gaps. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i3-8145UE scores 198, and the i5-3570T scores 195, a 1.5% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 473 for the i3-8145UE and 465 for the i5-3570T, a 1.7% lead. The head-to-head table records five wins for the i3-8145UE and zero for the i5-3570T.

The i5-3570T does hold one benchmark that the i3-8145UE does not share: Geekbench. In Geekbench multicore, the i5-3570T scores 1705, and in single-core it scores 578. These results are not directly comparable to the Cinebench numbers, but they indicate that the older chip carries its own strengths, particularly in workloads that the Cinebench suite does not cover.

Looking at the aggregate scores, the i3-8145UE averages 1154 across all benchmarks, placing it in the 33rd percentile of all CPUs. The i5-3570T averages 1136, sitting in the 32nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i3-8145UE include the AMD Opteron 4334 at 1155, a -0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 at 1156, a -0.2% delta. The i5-3570T’s closest competitor is the Intel Core i5-2550K at 1136 with a 0% delta, followed by the Intel Xeon E5640 at 1137 (-0.1%). The two chips effectively occupy the same performance tier, with the i3-8145UE holding a marginal but repeatable edge in every Cinebench test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core i3-8145UE wins all five shared Cinebench tests. The Intel Core i5-3570T wins none of them, though it does have Geekbench scores that are not part of the head-to-head set.

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two in multicore workloads?

A: The i3-8145UE leads by 1.8% in Cinebench R15 multicore, 1.8% in R20 multicore, and 1.9% in R23 multicore. These are consistent but small margins, roughly 6 to 61 points depending on the test.

Q: Is the i5-3570T competitive in single-core tests?

A: It is close, but still behind. The i5-3570T scores 195 in Cinebench R20 single-core against 198 for the i3-8145UE, and 465 against 473 in R23 single-core. The i3-8145UE leads by 1.5% and 1.7%, respectively.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The i3-8145UE has an average benchmark score of 1154, and the i5-3570T has an average of 1136. The i3-8145UE sits in the 33rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-3570T sits in the 32nd.

Q: Does the i5-3570T have any benchmark result that the i3-8145UE lacks?

A: Yes, the i5-3570T has Geekbench multicore and single-core scores of 1705 and 578. The i3-8145UE does not have Geekbench results in the database, so a direct comparison in that suite is not possible.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i3-8145UE boosts to 3.90 GHz, while the i5-3570T boosts to 3.30 GHz. The base clocks are closer: 2.20 GHz for the i3-8145UE and 2.30 GHz for the i5-3570T.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i3-8145UE as the better performer in every directly comparable test. Its wins are small, never exceeding 1.9%, but they are uniform across all five Cinebench runs. The i5-3570T does not win a single head-to-head test, and its aggregate score is 18 points lower. Buyers who prioritize raw Cinebench results should choose the i3-8145UE.

However, the i5-3570T is not obsolete. Its Geekbench scores of 1705 multicore and 578 single-core are recorded in the database, and they suggest competent performance in applications that rely on different metrics. The i5-3570T also runs on the LGA 1155 socket, which is a desktop platform, whereas the i3-8145UE uses BGA 1528, a soldered mobile socket. If the use case involves a desktop build with an upgradeable platform, the i5-3570T fits that role. If the use case is a compact, low-power mobile system, the i3-8145UE is the only choice between the two.

The percentile rankings reinforce the close nature of this comparison. Both chips sit within one percentile point of each other, and their nearest rivals overlap in average score. The i3-8145UE is the faster chip by the numbers, but the i5-3570T remains a viable alternative for desktop-oriented workloads, especially where Geekbench performance matters more than Cinebench scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge sharply on core count and power envelope. The i3-8145UE has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the i5-3570T has 4 cores and 4 threads. Despite having half the physical cores, the i3-8145UE still wins all multicore tests, which points to efficiency and architectural gains overcoming the core deficit.

Thermal design power differs by a factor of three. The i3-8145UE is rated at 15 watts, and the i5-3570T is rated at 45 watts. The i3-8145UE is a mobile part, while the i5-3570T is a desktop part. Socket compatibility reflects this: the i3-8145UE uses Intel BGA 1528, and the i5-3570T uses Intel Socket 1155.

Memory support also differs. The i3-8145UE supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i5-3570T supports DDR3 with dual-channel memory, and no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. The i3-8145UE’s integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 620, while the i5-3570T uses Intel HD 2500.

Both processors share the same PCIe configuration: Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i3-8145UE was released in 2018, and the i5-3570T in 2012.

Architecture Differences

The i3-8145UE is built on Whiskey Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. The i5-3570T uses Ivy Bridge architecture on a 22 nm node. The process shrink gives the i3-8145UE a significant fabrication advantage, which helps explain its superior performance per watt and its 15-watt TDP against the i5-3570T’s 45-watt TDP.

Cache allocation differs as well. The i3-8145UE has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-3570T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core L1 and L2 caches are identical at 64 KB and 256 KB, respectively. The i5-3570T’s larger L3 cache partially compensates for its older architecture, but not enough to overcome the i3-8145UE’s IPC gains.

The i5-3570T has published transistor and die size data: 1,400 million transistors and a die size of 160 mm². The i3-8145UE has no transistor count or die size listed. The i5-3570T’s part number is SR0P1, and the i3-8145UE’s is SRFDT.

The i3-8145UE belongs to the Core i3 family under Whiskey Lake-U, while the i5-3570T belongs to the Core i5 family under Ivy Bridge. The i3-8145UE’s higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz versus 3.30 GHz for the i5-3570T, combined with the newer node, explains its consistent benchmark wins despite fewer cores.

Where Each One Wins

The i3-8145UE wins in every scenario measured by Cinebench. It is the preferred choice for multicore rendering tasks, even with only 2 cores and 4 threads, because its per-core efficiency and higher boost clock deliver better results across R15, R20, and R23. It also wins single-core tests, making it the better option for lightly threaded applications, web browsing, and everyday productivity. The 15-watt TDP makes it suitable for fanless or ultraportable designs, and its DDR4 support aligns with modern memory standards.

The i5-3570T does not win any shared benchmark, but its Geekbench scores of 1705 multicore and 578 single-core are the only recorded results in that suite. For users who rely on Geekbench as a primary metric, the i5-3570T offers data that the i3-8145UE cannot match, though the lack of comparable i3-8145UE results means no direct verdict is possible. The i5-3570T also works in desktop systems with Socket 1155 motherboards, which may offer more upgrade paths and expandability than the soldered BGA 1528 platform of the i3-8145UE.

In practical terms, the i3-8145UE is the winner for mobile computing, low-power builds, and any workload dominated by Cinebench-style rendering. The i5-3570T is the better fit for desktop systems where Geekbench performance is valued and where the 45-watt TDP is acceptable. The data does not support choosing the i5-3570T for raw performance, but it remains a functional desktop part with its own benchmark strengths.