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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 Core i7-7740X is 1884 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $119.49 vs $189.0
- Up to 31% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-7740X - $0.46 vs $0.67 per FPS
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 77 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 8% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-3570K - 282 vs 262 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 8 vs 4 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
262
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.46/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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Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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