Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3570K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-3570K is 476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 77 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i5-3570K - €35.61 vs €134.37
- Up to 74% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-3570K - €0.14 vs €0.54 per FPS
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Buy for €134.37 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 157 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
251
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.14/FPS
100%
Price, €
€35.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €35.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 157 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |