The Core i5-3570K is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
The Core i9-12900 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i5-3570K vs Core i9-12900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
81%
Min 1% FPS
115
83%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$601.32
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.86/FPS
100%
Core i5-3570K vs Core i9-12900 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3570K vs Core i9-12900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3570K vs Core i9-12900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3570K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$212.00 | MSRP | $519.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
