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Core i5-3570K vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Core i5-3570K vs Ryzen 5 2600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3570K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K

Buy for $119.49 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-3570K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K

Buy for $119.49 on Amazon

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Updated 10079 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 2600X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3570K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 2600X is 2181 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3570K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K

  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 77 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • Performs up to 10% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-3570K - 137 vs 125 FPS
  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i5-3570K - $99.97 vs $119.49
  • Up to 24% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i5-3570K - $0.73 vs $0.96 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

125

91%

Value, $/FPS

$0.96/FPS

76%

Price, $

$119.49

83%

Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K

Buy for $119.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10079 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

137

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.73/FPS

100%

Price, $

$99.97

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10080 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

686

55%

Multi-Core

2071

39%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1237

100%

Multi-Core

5263

100%

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo

Intel Core i5-3570K

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Ivy BridgeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
77 W
TDP95 W
22 nmProcess Size
12 nm
34.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 4000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-3570K or Ryzen 5 2600X

Far Cry 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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