i5-10600KF vs i5-3570K

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12
Core i5-10600KF
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
8.96
+187%

Core i5-10600KF outperforms Core i5-3570K by a whopping 187% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1616854
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.52no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.838.93
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-3570K 3.12
i5-10600KF 8.96
+187%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-3570K 4955
i5-10600KF 14233
+187%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3570K 685
i5-10600KF 1697
+148%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3570K 2050
i5-10600KF 6790
+231%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 8.96
Recency 29 April 2012 30 April 2020
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 125 Watt

i5-3570K has 62.3% lower power consumption.

i5-10600KF, on the other hand, has a 187.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-10600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570K in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570K and Core i5-10600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i5-3570K
Core i5-3570K
Intel Core i5-10600KF
Core i5-10600KF

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4 1606 votes

Rate Core i5-3570K on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
4.1 927 votes

Rate Core i5-10600KF on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i5-3570K or Core i5-10600KF, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.