Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 2766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 93% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $85.18 vs $1224.75
- Up to 93% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $0.73 vs $9.92 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 77 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 6% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-3570K - 137 vs 129 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 64 vs 4 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
129
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.73/FPS
100%
Price, €
€94.55
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €94.55 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 170 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
137
100%
Value, €/FPS
€9.92/FPS
7%
Price, €
€1359.47
6%
FPS Winner
Buy for €1,359.47 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 171 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 32 |
4 | Threads | 64 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 280 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |