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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3570K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 10% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-3570K - 275 vs 251 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3570K - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $139.0 vs $207.38
- Up to 27% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-12700K - $0.55 vs $0.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 77 vs 125 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
275
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.75/FPS
73%
Price, $
$207.38
67%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
251
91%
Value, $/FPS
$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, $
$139
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i5-3570K |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 77 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest
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