The Core i7-3770K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$254.83 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3570
- Up to 86% cheaper – CA$42.99 vs CA$297.82
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-3570 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, CA$
CA$297.82
14%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.73/FPS
14%
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
171
99%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, CA$
CA$42.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.25/FPS
100%
Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-3570 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-3570 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-3570 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $313.00 | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
