The Core i5-12600 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €171.32 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3570
- Up to 68% cheaper – €79.84 vs €251.16
Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-3570 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€251.16
31%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
38%
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
171
83%
Min 1% FPS
115
85%
Price, €
€79.84
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.46/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-3570 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 i5-12600 vs Core i5-3570 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-3570 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
79%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
