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Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-4570

Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-4570: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 154.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 137 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-4570

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-4570 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 6 MB Cache

Buy for 43.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 139 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 154.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 137 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-4570

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-4570 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 6 MB Cache

Buy for 43.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 139 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4570 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-4570 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3077 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4570.

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Halo Infinite than Core i5-4570 - 172 vs 158 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4570 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Core i5-4570

  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $39.27 vs $139.32
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i5-12600K - $0.28 vs $0.90 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 84 vs 125 Watts
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Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

172

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.9/FPS

31%

Price, €

€154.65

28%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 154.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 137 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

158

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.28/FPS

100%

Price, €

€43.59

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5 i5-4570 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 6 MB Cache

Buy for 43.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 139 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1093

45%

Multi-Core

3066

26%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

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Intel Core i5-4570 Logo

Core i5-4570

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 2nd, 2013
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
125 WTDP
84 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

Core i5-12600K and Core i5-4570 Popular Comparisons

Compare 2 Processors in Games

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

180.17

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

130.02

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

106.31

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

75.09

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

251.34

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

166.67

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

417.12

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

159.45

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

341.19

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

186.61

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

298.59

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

104.26

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

114.41

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

309.9

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

252.21

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

446.1

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

154.05

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

129.72

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

265.77

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

115.31

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

283.32

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

376.4

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

288.28

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

279.28

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

163.95

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

390.09

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

765.76

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

117.11

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

243.23

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

84.68

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

154.65

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

107.21

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

180.17

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

130.02

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

106.31

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

75.09

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

251.34

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

166.67

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

417.12

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

159.45

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

341.19

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

186.61

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

298.59

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

104.26

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

114.41

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

309.9

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

252.21

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

446.1

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

154.05

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

129.72

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

265.77

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

115.31

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

283.32

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

376.4

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

288.28

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

279.28

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

163.95

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

390.09

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

765.76

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

117.11

Intel Core i5-4570 Logo
Core i5-4570

43.59

vs
Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

243.23

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