Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 Core i5-12600KF is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - €49.97 vs €189.99
- Up to 68% better value when playing A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i5-12600KF - €0.41 vs €1.28 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 23% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i5-3570K - 149 vs 121 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 16 vs 4 threads
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
121
81%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.97
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €49.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18740 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
149
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.28/FPS
32%
Price, €
€189.99
26%
FPS Winner
Buy for €189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18740 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |