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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2500K vs Core i5-3570K

The Core i5-2500K is slightly slower than the Core i5-3570K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 2% more expensive – $216 vs $212

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 4 months newer
Up to 2% cheaper – $212 vs $216
Up to 7% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-2500K

326FPS

Core i5-3570K

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-2500K

520FPS

Core i5-3570K

519FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-2500K

136FPS

Core i5-3570K

142FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-2500K

189FPS

Core i5-3570K

190FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-2500K

575FPS

Core i5-3570K

576FPS

Valorant2020

542FPS

544FPS

396FPS

408FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i5-2500K

184FPS

Core i5-3570K

185FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-2500K

Core i5-3570K

Core i5-3570K ranks 2 points higher.

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6 MB

6 MB

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Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz

Core i5-3570K

3.4 GHz

Core i5-3570K has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i5-2500K

3.7 GHz

Core i5-3570K

3.8 GHz

Core i5-3570K boosts 3% higher.

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Core i5-2500K

95W

Core i5-3570K

77W

Core i5-3570K draws 18W less power.

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Core i5-2500K

Core i5-3570K

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LGA1155

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LGA1155

Sandy Bridge

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Ivy Bridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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Intel HD 4000

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2500K or Core i5-3570K?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2500K or Core i5-3570K?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2500K and Core i5-3570K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-2500K scores 7/100, Core i5-3570K scores 9/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-2500K or Core i5-3570K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-2500K or Core i5-3570K?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.