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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1270 vs Core i5-3570K

The Xeon E3-1270 is slightly slower than the Core i5-3570K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 1 month newer
Available for $212

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1270

209FPS

Core i5-3570K

209FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1270

131FPS

Core i5-3570K

133FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1270

522FPS

Core i5-3570K

521FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1270

187FPS

Core i5-3570K

188FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1270

540FPS

Core i5-3570K

541FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1270

327FPS

Core i5-3570K

327FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E3-1270

376FPS

Core i5-3570K

375FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1270

170FPS

Core i5-3570K

170FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1270

13%

Core i5-3570K

10%

Xeon E3-1270 ranks 3 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1270 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1270

8 MB

Core i5-3570K

6 MB

Xeon E3-1270 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1270

3.4 GHz

Core i5-3570K

3.4 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1270

3.8 GHz

Core i5-3570K

3.8 GHz

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Xeon E3-1270

80W

Core i5-3570K

77W

Core i5-3570K draws 3W less power.

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Xeon E3-1270

Core i5-3570K

Xeon E3-1270Core i5-3570K

LGA1155

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LGA1155

Sandy Bridge

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Ivy Bridge

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4000

DDR3

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1270 or Core i5-3570K?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E3-1270 or Core i5-3570K?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1270 and Core i5-3570K?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1270 scores 13/100, Core i5-3570K scores 10/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1270 or Core i5-3570K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon E3-1270 or Core i5-3570K?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.