The Core i7-4770 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $38.88 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4770
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
- Up to 22% cheaper – $139.00 vs $177.88
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 77 vs 84 Watts
Core i7-4770 vs Core i5-3570K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4770
Jun 2nd, 2013
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$177.88
78%
Value, $/FPS
$0.97/FPS
84%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
94%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, $
$139
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
100%
Core i7-4770 vs Core i5-3570K 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
Very High
1920x1080
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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Epic
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4770 vs Core i5-3570K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4770 vs Core i5-3570K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4770
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4770 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $312.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 84 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
