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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong feature (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
What owners think
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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 7800X3D | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | WowWee Xeon Gold 5120 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | DAKboard CPU v4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 | 64 | 28 | 4 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3800 | 5000 | 3500 | 3200 | 3400 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 6 | 96 | 256 | 19.25 | 8 | - |
| Tdp W | 77 | 120 | 200 | 105 | 270 | - |
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AM5 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | LGA 3647 | AM4 | BGA |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon Graphics | No | - | - | - |
| 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 7800X3D Compare | 88.1 | 98.5 | 94.3 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 96.6 | 88.8 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 97.4 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| WowWee Xeon Gold 5120 Compare | 73.8 | 20.2 | 17.7 | 72.8 | 74.4 | 38.3 | 44.4 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.9 | 62.3 | 60.7 | 32.8 | 44.4 | 90.7 | 50.5 |
| DAKboard CPU v4 Compare | 13 | 20.2 | 17.7 | 12.3 | 17.4 | 59.8 | 20.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €97
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Usage Scores
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