Intel Core i5 3570K 4-core LGA1155
The unlocked multiplier on the 22nm Ivy Bridge quad-core chip enables straightforward overclocking beyond its 3.8GHz boost clock, paired with a 77W TDP. Its 6MB L3 cache and PCIe 3.0 support provided a balanced platform for its era at an accessible price point. This processor suits budget-conscious PC builders seeking a capable foundation for older gaming rigs and general multitasking.
Cores 4
Threads 4
Boost Clock 3800 MHz
L3 Cache 6 MB
TDP 77 W
Socket LGA 1155
Integrated Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000
50 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong feature (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 |
| Model | 3570K |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 22 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3400 |
| Boost Clock | 3800 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 4969 |
| PassMark Single | 2044 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | 1600 |
| Channels | 2 |
| ECC | No |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 3 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| TDP | 77 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Core i5 3570K | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | HP Xeon P67080-B21 | Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: | KOMQI Core i3 BX80646I34150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 | 48 | 32 | 12 | 4 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3800 | 5200 | 4000 | 3900 | 4000 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 6 | 96 | 128 | 37.5 | 8 | 3 |
| Tdp W | 77 | 120 | 200 | 195 | 15 | 54 |
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP3 | LGA 4677 | AM4 | LGA 1150 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | No | AMD Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5 3570K | 43.8 | 88.9 | 57.7 | 44.9 | 39.3 | 96.6 | 55.9 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.3 | 98.5 | 95.1 | 87.7 | 90 | 96.6 | 95.7 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.8 | 76.9 | 84.1 | 83.8 | 94.4 | 38.3 | 80.2 |
| HP Xeon P67080-B21 Compare | 91.7 | 76.9 | 90.7 | 78.2 | 90.9 | 1.5 | 80.4 |
| Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: Compare | 64 | 54.6 | 56.8 | 99.3 | 64.8 | 11.8 | 66.4 |
| KOMQI Core i3 BX80646I34150 Compare | 34.2 | 54.6 | 60.1 | 43.7 | 31.4 | 78.7 | 50 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
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