Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3570 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-3570 is 876 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570
- Performs up to 2% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-540 - 157 vs 154 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 13% cheaper than Core i5-3570 - $43.86 vs $50.45
- Up to 11% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-3570 - $0.32 vs $0.36 per FPS
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570 - 73 vs 77 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |