Core i5-3570K vs FX-6300: which is better

Intel Core i5-3570K (desktop, 2012) against AMD FX-6300 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i5-3570K is 17% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 4,967 vs 4,233).
Core i5-3570K is 37% faster per core.
Core i5-3570K has a lower TDP: 77 W vs 95 W.
Different sockets (LGA1155 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.

Open the full duel

	Core i5-3570K	FX-6300
Overall score	6.9	5.9
PassMark CPU Mark	4,967	4,233
Single-thread rating	2,043	1,487
US price	no current price	from $150
Cores	4	6
Threads	4	6
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz
Max boost	3.8 GHz	4.1 GHz
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB
TDP	77 W	95 W
Max power	77 W	95 W
Memory	DDR3	DDR3
Memory speed	1600 MT/s	1866 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 2.0
Socket	LGA1155	AM3+
Process	22 nm (Intel)	32 nm (GlobalFoundries)
Architecture	Ivy Bridge	Piledriver
Series	3rd Gen Core	FX
Release year	2012	2012
Integrated graphics	HD Graphics 4000	none

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