FX-6350 vs i5-3570K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12
+8%
FX-6350
2013
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.89

Core i5-3570K outperforms FX-6350 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570K and FX-6350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16281669
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 efficiency3.832.19
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570K and FX-6350 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)
Threads46
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)6144 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C61 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.25 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570K and FX-6350 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570K and FX-6350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3570K and FX-6350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570K and FX-6350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570K and FX-6350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
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 FX-6350 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570K and FX-6350.

PCIe version3.0n/a

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
+8%
FX-6350 2.89

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 4957
+7.8%
FX-6350 4598

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 686
+42%
FX-6350 483

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 2053
+34.3%
FX-6350 1529

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-3570K 6070
+7.8%
FX-6350 5630

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 2.89
Recency 29 April 2012 29 April 2013
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 125 Watt

i5-3570K has a 8% higher aggregate performance score, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 62.3% lower power consumption.

FX-6350, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-3570K and FX-6350.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570K and FX-6350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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