
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-2600

intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock77W
TDPIntel Core i5-3570K

Intel Core i7-2600
Intel Core i7-2600
$ • Jan 2011
Intel Core i5-3570K
$212 • Apr 2012
Intel Core i5-3570K

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i7-2600 | Intel Core i5-3570K |
---|---|---|
Cores | 4 | 4 |
Threads | 8 | 4 |
Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 34 X | 34 X |
TDP | 95 W | 77 W |
Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | Intel HD 2000 | Intel HD 4000 |
Architecture | Core i7 (Sandy Bridge) | Core i5 (Ivy Bridge) |
Process Size | 32nm | 22nm |
Socket | intel socket 1155 | intel socket 1155 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | 216 mm² | 160 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | 1160 million | 1400 million |
Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-2600
Intel Core i5-3570K
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-2600
Intel Core i5-3570K


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-2600
Intel Core i5-3570K
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-2600
Intel Core i5-3570K


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i7-2600
Intel Core i5-3570K


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.4GHz

Intel Core i5-3570K
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.4GHz
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