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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8320 vs Core i5-3570K

The FX-8320 is slower than the Core i5-3570K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 6 months newer
  • Up to 25% cheaper$73.76 vs $212
  • Up to 2% better value for money
  • Up to 23% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 25% more expensive$212 vs $73.76

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-3570K ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8320 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-8320 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-8320 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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FX-8320
3.5 GHz

FX-8320 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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FX-8320
4 GHz

FX-8320 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-3570K draws 48W less power.

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FX-8320
$73.76
AM3+
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LGA1155
Vishera
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Ivy Bridge
Desktop
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Desktop
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
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Intel HD 4000
DDR3
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1600 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-8320 or Core i5-3570K?expand_more
The FX-8320. It's 125% faster than the Core i5-3570K on average across 100+ games, scoring 4/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is FX-8320 than Core i5-3570K?expand_more
125% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, FX-8320 or Core i5-3570K?expand_more
The FX-8320 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the FX-8320 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 4/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between FX-8320 and Core i5-3570K?expand_more
Performance: FX-8320 scores 4/100, Core i5-3570K scores 9/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the FX-8320 or Core i5-3570K 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 FX-8320 or Core i5-3570K?expand_more
The FX-8320 is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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