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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3570K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3570K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 2766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 93% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $119.49 vs $1675.0
- Up to 92% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $0.79 vs $10.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 77 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 6% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i5-3570K - 161 vs 152 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 64 vs 4 threads
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
152
94%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.49
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
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Updated 3041 minutes ago
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
161
100%
Value, $/FPS
$10.4/FPS
7%
Price, $
$1675
7%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,675 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3041 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 32 |
| 4 | Threads | 64 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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