Intel Core i5-3570K vs Intel Core i7-4770K

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   Perhaps you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a choice after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i5-3570K vs Intel Core i7-4770K and see which is better for games or simple use for video editing, streaming, programming, machine learning, rendering. Here is useful information from various benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like RealBench, Blender, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, 3DMark, AIDA64, GeekBench 6, 5.2, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Furmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, Blender, WPrime, SuperPi, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5, UserBenchmark, PassMark, MATLAB, Prime95.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Fallout 76
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Borderlands 3
Grand Theft Auto V
Overwatch
Rainbow Six Siege
Death Stranding
Apex Legends
Valheim
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Valorant
Last Man Standing
Halo Infinite
Fortnite
DOOM: Eternal
Cyberpunk 2077
Watch Dogs Legion
Red Dead Redemption 2

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-4770K or Intel Core i5-3570K.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-3570K

51%

Core i7-4770K

52%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-4770K is 1% better than Core i5-3570K. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-3570K

51%

Core i7-4770K

52%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Microsoft Flight Simulator, NBA 2K20, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Control, Monster Hunter World, DOTA 2A, Ghostrunner, Battlefield V, Hitman 3, League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Exodus, Horizon Zero Dawn, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	91.5	93.2
Valorant	103.9	105.9
Cyberpunk 2077	58.2	59.3
Apex Legends	97.7	99.6
Call of Duty Warzone	78.0	79.5
Overwatch	84.2	85.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	71.7	73.1
DOOM Eternal	52.0	53.0
Warzone	81.1	82.6
Assassin's Creed	87.3	89.0
Valheim	86.3	87.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparisons not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-3570K

41%

Core i7-4770K

53%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-4770K is more energy efficient than the Core i5-3570K since it has less power consumption: 77W vs. 84W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor includes all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-3570K	Intel Core i7-4770K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	132	141
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	510	709
Cinbench 20 Single-core	275	361
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1041	1769
Cinbench 23 Single-core	731	961
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	2780	4593

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-3570K	Intel Core i7-4770K
Single-Core	2023	2172
Multi-Core	4907	7083

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-3570K	Intel Core i7-4770K
Single-Core	970	1339
Multi-Core	3401	5120

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. The economy are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-3570K	Intel Core i7-4770K
Announcement date	April 01, 2012	April 01, 2013
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1150
Core name	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	3	4
Turbo Frequency	3.8 MHz	3.9 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.5 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	4	8
Bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Transistors count	2460 millions	2460 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	77 W	84 W
Memory type	DDR3 1333/1600	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-4770K is 2% better than Core i5-3570K in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-3570K is better: 1
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-4770K is better: 27
Although it should be realized that all the number in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i5-3570K and Intel Core i7-4770K before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i5-3570K specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-4770K specs and review.