The Core i7-8700 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 $12.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
- Up to 9% cheaper – $135.00 vs $147.63
Core i7-8700 vs Core i5-3570K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, $
$147.63
91%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
96%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
191
95%
Min 1% FPS
134
95%
Price, $
$135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700 vs Core i5-3570K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700 vs Core i5-3570K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
