The Core i7-12700KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €188.13 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
- Up to 86% cheaper – €30.82 vs €218.95
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-3570K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€218.95
14%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
17%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
81%
Min 1% FPS
115
83%
Price, €
€30.82
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-3570K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-3570K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-3570K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
