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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3570K vs Xeon E3-1270

The Core i5-3570K is slightly faster than the Xeon E3-1270 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 1 month newer
  • Available for $212

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1270 ranks 4 points higher.

Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1270 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1270 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Core i5-3570K draws 3W less power.

LGA1155
Sockethelp
LGA1155
Ivy Bridge
Codenamehelp
Sandy Bridge
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Intel HD 4000
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
1600 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
DDR3
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3570K or Xeon E3-1270?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 i5-3570K or Xeon E3-1270?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 i5-3570K and Xeon E3-1270?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-3570K scores 9/100, Xeon E3-1270 scores 13/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-3570K or Xeon E3-1270 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 i5-3570K or Xeon E3-1270?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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