Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2550K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3570 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3570 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-2550K is 123 days older than the cheaper Core i5-3570.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2550K
- Performs up to 2% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-3570 - 117 vs 115 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i5-2550K - $50.45 vs $72.39
- Up to 29% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i5-2550K - $0.49 vs $0.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 77 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-3570 |
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Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |