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Ryzen 9 7950X vs Core i5-3570K

Ryzen 9 7950X vs Core i5-3570K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

4.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Amd Ryzen 9 7950X Processore, 16 Core/32 Thread Sfrenati, Architettura Zen 4, 80 Mb L3 Cache, Nero, ‎4 x 4 x 0.27 cm; 79.38 grammi

Buy for 520 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

4.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Amd Ryzen 9 7950X Processore, 16 Core/32 Thread Sfrenati, Architettura Zen 4, 80 Mb L3 Cache, Nero, ‎4 x 4 x 0.27 cm; 79.38 grammi

Buy for 520 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 7950X 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 9 7950X is 3803 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

  • Performs up to 30% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-3570K - 298 vs 229 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 32 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K

  • Up to 64% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7950X - €186.88 vs €520.0
  • Up to 53% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 9 7950X - €0.82 vs €1.74 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 55% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - 77 vs 170 Watts
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

298

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.74/FPS

47%

Price, €

€520

35%

FPS Winner

Amd Ryzen 9 7950X Processore, 16 Core/32 Thread Sfrenati, Architettura Zen 4, 80 Mb L3 Cache, Nero, ‎4 x 4 x 0.27 cm; 79.38 grammi

Buy for 520 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

229

77%

Value, €/FPS

€0.82/FPS

100%

Price, €

€186.88

100%

Value Winner

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2938

100%

Multi-Core

19293

100%

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

686

23%

Multi-Core

2071

11%

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateApr 29th, 2012
Ryzen 9CollectionCore i5
RaphaelCodenameIvy Bridge
AMD Socket AM5SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
32
Threads4
4.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
170 WTDP
77 W
5 nm
Process Size22 nm
45.0x
Multiplier34.0x
Radeon GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntel HD 4000
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Ryzen 9 7950X or Core i5-3570K

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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