Intel Core i5-3570K vs AMD FX-8350
Our index puts the Intel Core i5-3570K roughly 6% ahead of the AMD FX-8350. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | Intel Core i5-3570K | AMD FX-8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Generation | 3rd Gen (Ivy Bridge) | Piledriver |
| Multi-thread index | 33 (better) | 31 |
| Single-thread index | 63 (better) | 46 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 (better) |
| Threads | 4 | 8 (better) |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz (better) |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz (better) |
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |
| TDP | 77 W (better) | 125 W |
| Release year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.
Which should you pick?
- Games follow single-thread. For gaming, the single-thread index matters more than core count.
- Creative work follows multi-thread. Rendering, compiling and encoding scale with cores.
- Sockets differ. Moving between platforms usually means a new motherboard and often new memory.