Intel Core i5 3570 4-core LGA1155
Intel
51 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 3570 4-core LGA1155
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Intel Core i5-3570 is widely praised as a fast, powerful, and balanced CPU for gaming and general use. Users highlight its excellent performance for the price, especially for those not overclocking, and note it is nearly identical to the K version. A few mention the turbo boost behavior and that it is not meant for overclocking, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Fast and powerful performance
- Excellent value for non-overclockers
- Nearly identical to K version
- Quiet stock cooler
- Great for gaming and encoding
Cons
- Turbo boost only on few cores
- Not for overclocking
- Pricey for some budgets
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Gaming suitability 3
Overclocking 3
Turbo boost behavior 2
Stock cooler 2
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 3570 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 3570 | 1200 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 77★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 3570 4-core LGA1155
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 3570 4-core LGA1155
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 3570
Scores 51 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 24 specs.