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Core i5-3570K vs Core i7-860

Core i5-3570K vs Core i7-860: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3570K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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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 3405 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3405 minutes ago

FPS Winner

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

In Stock

Updated 3405 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3405 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-3570K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-860 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-3570K is 964 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K

  • Performs up to 3% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-860 - 229 vs 223 FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 77 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-860

  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i5-3570K - $48.0 vs $119.49
  • Up to 58% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-3570K - $0.22 vs $0.52 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

229

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.52/FPS

42%

Price, $

$119.49

40%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for $119.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3405 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

223

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.22/FPS

100%

Price, $

$48

100%

Value Winner

Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3405 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

686

100%

Multi-Core

2071

100%

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

446

65%

Multi-Core

1463

70%

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo

Intel Core i5-3570K

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Intel Core i7-860 Logo

Intel Core i7-860

Apr 29th, 2012
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Ivy BridgeCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
3.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
77 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size45 nm
34.0x
Multiplier21.0x
Intel HD 4000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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