Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-3570K
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-8100 is 3% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 38 37
Cores 4 4
Threads 4 4
Top speed 3.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Rated power 65 W 77 W
Games at recommended 153 153
Released20172012
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-8100 better than the Intel Core i5-3570K for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-8100 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 570 4GB for the Intel Core i3-8100, and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT for the Intel Core i5-3570K.