Xeon e3 1270 v2 vs i5 3570k

Price now 118$

Games supported 93%

Price now 124$

Games supported 84%

Contents

General info

Comparing Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Value for money

To get the index we compare the characteristics of the processors and their cost, taking into account the cost of other processors.

Technical specs

Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K 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.

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K 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.

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K are enumerated here.

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K integrated GPUs.

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K.

Benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Overall 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.

Xeon E3-1270 v2 6.38

+29.9%

• Passmark
• GeekBench 5 Single-Core
• GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

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.

Benchmark coverage: 69%

Xeon E3-1270 v2 6433

+29.9%

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.

Benchmark coverage: 38%

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.

Benchmark coverage: 38%

Xeon E3-1270 v2 3091

+10.1%

Mining hashrates

Cryptocurrency mining performance of Xeon E3-1270 v2 and Core i5-3570K. Usually measured in megahashes per second.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages

Judging by the results of synthetic and gaming tests, Technical City recommends

Intel Xeon E3-1270 v2

Be aware that Xeon E3-1270 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-3570K is a desktop one.

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Competitors of Core i5-3570K by AMD

We believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i5-3570K from AMD is FX-8320E, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 2 positions in our rating.

Here are some closest AMD rivals to Core i5-3570K:

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User rating

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