Compare / Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-3570K
Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-3570K: which is better?
Core i7-2600K is about 4% faster than Core i5-3570K in games (1440p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-3570K offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i7-2600KCheaper: Core i5-3570KValue: Core i5-3570K
Head to head
21%
Gaming performance
20%
33/100
Part score
32/100
116 FPS
Average FPS
112 FPS
≈ $40 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $24 (used)
62/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i7-2600K | Core i5-3570K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Max boost | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 77 W |
| Socket | — | — |
| Memory | — | — |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2011 | 2012 |
Free · no install
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-2600KCore i5-3570K
116average FPS
112average FPS