The Core i9-12900K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570K and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only £270.34 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
- Up to 71% cheaper – £110.16 vs £380.50
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-3570K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, £
£380.5
28%
Value, £/FPS
£1.78/FPS
36%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
80%
Min 1% FPS
115
82%
Price, £
£110.16
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.64/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-3570K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-3570K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-3570K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
