The Core i3-7100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €94.79 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 34% less energy – 51 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
- Up to 75% cheaper – €30.82 vs €125.61
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-3570K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€125.61
24%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
26%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, €
€30.82
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Core i3-7100 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 i3-7100 vs Core i5-3570K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-3570K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
51 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
