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Core i5-3570K vs Core i3-12100F

Core i5-3570K vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $212

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Availability

MSRP in USD: $97

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i5-3570K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3558 days newer than Core i5-3570K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 48% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i5-3570K - 176 vs 119 FPS
  • Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 58 vs 77 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 2.
HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

119

67%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

176

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.68/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$119

100%

FPS and Value Winner

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

686

30%

Multi-Core

2071

27%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo

Intel Core i5-3570K

vs
Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Intel Core i3-12100F

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Ivy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
77 WTDP
58 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 4000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-3570K or Core i3-12100F

HITMAN 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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