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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3570 vs Core i7-3770K

The Core i5-3570 is slightly slower than the Core i7-3770K on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $19.96 more expensive!

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$119.95View CPUAll CPUs

Is 1 month newer
Up to 61% cheaper – $119.95 vs $99.99
Up to 53% better value for money

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$99.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 61% more expensive – $99.99 vs $119.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-3570

327FPS

Core i7-3770K

326FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-3570

188FPS

Core i7-3770K

189FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-3570

132FPS

Core i7-3770K

138FPS

Valorant2020

541FPS

543FPS

386FPS

399FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-3570

574FPS

Core i7-3770K

575FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-3570

522FPS

Core i7-3770K

520FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-3570

170FPS

Core i7-3770K

171FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-3570

Core i7-3770K

10%

Core i7-3770K ranks 1 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Core i7-3770K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-3570

6 MB

Core i7-3770K

8 MB

Core i7-3770K has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3570

3.4 GHz

Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz

Core i7-3770K has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3570

3.8 GHz

Core i7-3770K

3.9 GHz

Core i7-3770K boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-3570

77W

Core i7-3770K

77W

Pricehelp

Core i5-3570

$119.95

Core i7-3770K

$99.99

Core i7-3770K is $19.96 cheaper.

Core i5-3570Core i7-3770K

LGA1155

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LGA1155

Ivy Bridge

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Ivy Bridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2500

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Intel HD 4000

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3570 or Core i7-3770K?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 i5-3570 or Core i7-3770K?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 i5-3570 and Core i7-3770K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-3570 scores 9/100, Core i7-3770K scores 10/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-3570 or Core i7-3770K 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 i5-3570 or Core i7-3770K?expand_more

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