Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 Core i7-12700KF is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $85.18 vs $163.05
- Up to 38% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-12700KF - $0.84 vs $1.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 19% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-3570K - 134 vs 113 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 20 vs 4 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
113
84%
Value, €/FPS
€0.84/FPS
100%
Price, €
€94.55
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €94.55 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
134
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.35/FPS
62%
Price, €
€180.98
52%
FPS Winner
Buy for €180.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |