The Core i5-3570 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-3570
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 77 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i5-3570 vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
98%
Min 1% FPS
113
98%
Price, $
$37.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Core i5-3570 vs Core i7-870 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3570 vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3570 vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3570 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $194.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
77 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
