Intel Core i5-3570S vs Intel Core i5-4460T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-3570S wins 5 of the 7 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-4460T wins 2.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-3570S in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The i5-3570S scores 3991 versus the i5-4460T's 3109, a 22.1% advantage.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i5-4460T outperform the i5-3570S?

A: The i5-4460T wins in both Geekbench tests: multi-core by 21% (2170 vs 1793) and single-core by 28% (809 vs 632).

Q: What are the power envelopes of these two CPUs?

A: The i5-4460T has a 35W TDP, while the i5-3570S has a 65W TDP. Both are 4-core, 4-thread desktop parts.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The i5-4460T uses Intel Socket 1150, while the i5-3570S uses Intel Socket 1155.

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

A: The i5-4460T averages 1190 points, and the i5-3570S averages 1169 points, placing both at the 33rd percentile among all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-4460T is built on the Haswell architecture, while the Intel Core i5-3570S uses the Ivy Bridge architecture. Both are fabricated on Intel's 22 nm process, but the die sizes differ: the Haswell part measures 177 mm² with 1,400 million transistors, whereas the Ivy Bridge part is smaller at 133 mm² and has no transistor count recorded in the database.

Both processors feature 4 cores and 4 threads, with identical cache layouts: 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is also the same type, DDR3, running in dual-channel mode. However, the i5-4460T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, while the i5-3570S does not have a bandwidth figure listed.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. The i5-4460T includes Intel HD 4600, while the i5-3570S ships with Intel HD 2500. Both support PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and neither supports ECC memory. The i5-4460T has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 2.70 GHz, whereas the i5-3570S runs at 3.10 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost, giving the older part a substantial clock advantage.

The release dates are roughly two years apart: the i5-3570S launched in May 2012, and the i5-4460T arrived in February 2014. The i5-4460T is listed as end-of-life in production status, while the i5-3570S has no recorded production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are desktop market segments.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between Cinebench and Geekbench results. In all four Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i5-3570S wins by a consistent margin of around 22%. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows the i5-3570S at 402 points versus 313 for the i5-4460T, a 22.1% difference. This same delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (1676 vs 1305) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (3991 vs 3109), both at 22.1%.

Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In R20 single-core, the i5-3570S scores 236 versus 183, a 22.5% lead. In R23 single-core, it scores 563 versus 438, a 22.2% difference. The i5-3570S also has a recorded R15 single-core score of 56, though the i5-4460T has no R15 single-core entry in the database.

The Geekbench results flip the narrative entirely. The i5-4460T wins Geekbench multi-core with 2170 points versus 1793 for the i5-3570S, a 21% advantage. The single-core Geekbench test shows an even larger gap: 809 versus 632, a 28% lead for the i5-4460T. These two wins are substantial, but they occur in only two of the seven recorded tests.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for each CPU's standing. The i5-4460T sits within 0.3% of the AMD Opteron 6234, Intel Core i7-8665UE, Intel Core i3-4170, and Intel Core i5-2400. The i5-3570S is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-2960XM, AMD Opteron 6220, Intel Core i7-3635QM, and Intel Core i5-3450, with deltas ranging from 0.2% to 0.1%. Both CPUs occupy the 33rd percentile of all tested CPUs, meaning their average scores place them in the lower third of the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The i5-4460T has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz, while the i5-3570S runs at 3100 MHz base and 3800 MHz boost. The TDP is 35W for the i5-4460T and 65W for the i5-3570S. Sockets are incompatible: Socket 1150 for the Haswell part, Socket 1155 for the Ivy Bridge part.

Architecture and codename differ as expected: Haswell versus Ivy Bridge. The die size is 177 mm² for the i5-4460T and 133 mm² for the i5-3570S. Transistor count is recorded only for the i5-4460T at 1,400 million. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the i5-4460T at 25.6 GB/s. Integrated graphics are Intel HD 4600 versus Intel HD 2500.

Release dates place the i5-3570S in May 2012 and the i5-4460T in February 2014. The production status is end-of-life for the i5-4460T, with no status recorded for the i5-3570S. Part numbers are SR1S7 for the i5-4460T and SR0T9 for the i5-3570S. The i5-3570S has an additional recorded benchmark, Cinebench R15 single-core, that is missing from the i5-4460T's benchmark list.

The Verdict

The benchmark data tells a straightforward story. The Intel Core i5-3570S is the stronger performer in rendering workloads, as evidenced by its consistent 22% leads across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core. Its higher base and boost clocks, 3.10 GHz and 3.80 GHz, directly contribute to these results.

The Intel Core i5-4460T, despite its lower clock speeds, shows a surprising advantage in Geekbench tests. It leads by 21% in multi-core and 28% in single-core. This suggests different workload sensitivities between the Cinebench and Geekbench suites, with the Haswell architecture providing some efficiency gains that the Ivy Bridge part cannot match in those specific tests.

For users prioritizing Cinebench-style rendering performance, the i5-3570S is the clear choice from the data. For users whose workloads align with Geekbench's test methodology, the i5-4460T offers the better recorded results. The i5-4460T also offers the lower power envelope at 35W versus 65W, which may matter in thermally constrained systems.

Both CPUs sit at the 33rd percentile overall, indicating they are entry-level performers by current database standards. The i5-4460T has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 1190 versus 1169, but the i5-3570S wins the majority of head-to-head tests. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both are locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-3570S wins in all recorded Cinebench tests. This includes multi-core workloads in R15, R20, and R23, plus single-core workloads in R15, R20, and R23 where recorded. The margins are consistently near 22%, making it the stronger option for rendering tasks, video encoding, and other workloads that scale with clock speed. The 3.80 GHz boost clock gives it a distinct advantage in these CPU-bound scenarios.

The Intel Core i5-4460T wins exclusively in Geekbench tests. The multi-core score of 2170 versus 1793 represents a 21% improvement, and the single-core score of 809 versus 632 represents a 28% improvement. These wins indicate that the Haswell architecture, despite lower clock speeds, handles Geekbench's workload mix more efficiently. The i5-4460T also has the advantage of a 35W TDP, which makes it suitable for low-power or compact desktop builds.

The recorded data does not show any test where both processors trade wins within the same benchmark family. The split is absolute: Cinebench belongs to the i5-3570S, Geekbench belongs to the i5-4460T. Users should match their choice to their primary application type. For Cinebench-centric tasks, the i5-3570S delivers. For Geekbench-centric tasks, the i5-4460T delivers. The i5-4460T also carries a newer architecture and a smaller process node advantage in die size, though both use 22 nm manufacturing.