Intel Core i5-3570K vs Intel Core i7-2600K
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-2600K is 3% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 37 38
Cores 4 4
Threads 4 8
Top speed 3.8 GHz 3.8 GHz
Rated power 77 W 95 W
Games at recommended 153 153
Released20122011
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i5-3570K better than the Intel Core i7-2600K for gaming?
No — on our gaming index the Intel Core i7-2600K scores 38 and the Intel Core i5-3570K 37.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT for the Intel Core i5-3570K, and the AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB for the Intel Core i7-2600K.