Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3570K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3570K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - €206.46 vs €248.75
- Up to 8% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-12600KF - €0.69 vs €0.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 11% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-3570K - 332 vs 300 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 16 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
300
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Price, €
€206.46
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €206.46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13186 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
332
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.75/FPS
92%
Price, €
€248.75
82%
FPS Winner
Buy for €248.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13186 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |