Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3570K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3225 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3225 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-3570K is 127 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3225.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3225
- Up to 93% cheaper than Core i5-3570K - £9.84 vs £138.99
- Up to 93% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i5-3570K - £0.09 vs £1.25 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-3570K - 55 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Performs up to 1% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i3-3225 - 111 vs 110 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3225 | vs | Intel Core i5-3570K |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 77 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |