The Core i5-8400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €146.08 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
- Up to 83% cheaper – €30.82 vs €176.90
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i5-8400 vs Core i5-3570K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€176.9
17%
Value, €/FPS
€0.95/FPS
19%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
92%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, €
€30.82
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Core i5-8400 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 i5-8400 vs Core i5-3570K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8400 vs Core i5-3570K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$182.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
