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Intel BX80637I53570K

Core i5-3570K

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.4GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date: Q2 2012.

Average Bench: 67.6% (451st of 1442)

more Based on 185,516 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 0FABFBFF000306A9, BFEBFBFF000306A8, 00004E414C206472, 4920555043070506, 4920555043080306, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz

The Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge processor is one of Intel's best performers to date. In terms of real world performance this processor offers far more than most users are likely to ever need. Scoring 2012 points on the PassMark Single Thread benchmark, the 3570K is within a few percent of the fastest processors currently available and at 77 watts TDP it's no energy hog either. The server orientated GeekBench and PassMark scores of 13920 and 7144 put the 3570K at just over the 50% marker in terms of total processing capacity compared to the other processors in the group test. For server based workloads more performance is available from the Core i7 range of processors but for typical consumer use this processor is already far more powerful than it needs to be. [May '13 CPUPro]

Poor: 54%Average: 67.6% Great: 79%
Gaming
Gaming 68%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3570K averaged 32.3% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 83.1Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 94.1Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3570K is 24.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3570K performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 321Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 319Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 185,516 samples)
Rank 45167.6%
Min Avg Max
68.7 Memory 83.1 94.6
72.2 1-Core 94.1 114
138 2-Core 186 226
70.1% 121 Pts
Min Avg Max
204 4-Core 300 393
234 8-Core 319 406
41% 309 Pts
Min Avg Max
230 64-Core 321 405
19.9% 321 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.6 GHz, turbo 6.2 GHz (avg)
89% Excellent
Memory 94.6
1-Core 120
2-Core 243
86% 153 Pts
4-Core 482
8-Core 481
64% 482 Pts
64-Core 481
30% 481 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
81.8% Excellent
Memory 94.8
1-Core 104
2-Core 209
79% 136 Pts
4-Core 398
8-Core 401
53% 399 Pts
64-Core 400
25% 400 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
74.5% Very good
Memory 89.6
1-Core 96
2-Core 190
73% 125 Pts
4-Core 347
8-Core 331
46% 339 Pts
64-Core 344
21% 344 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
73.2% Very good
Memory 81.8
1-Core 97.3
2-Core 192
71% 124 Pts
4-Core 373
8-Core 376
50% 374 Pts
64-Core 374
23% 374 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
62.5% Good
Memory 77.4
1-Core 96.2
2-Core 192
69% 122 Pts
4-Core 276
8-Core 278
37% 277 Pts
64-Core 275
17% 275 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $246 @ launch in Apr '12
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Gaming
Gaming 37%
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Desktop
Desktop 77%
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Workstation
Workstation 29%
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Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme4 - $165

CPU
Core i5-3570KIntel  $136Bench 68%, 185,516 samples1,523x
GPU
GTX 970Nvidia  $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples310x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples269x
HD 4000 (Desktop 1.15 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 52,547 samples237x
SSD
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples173x
850 Evo 500GBSamsung  $90Bench 112%, 695,664 samples140x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples107x
RAM
Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 59%, 122,541 samples90x
Vengeance DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GBCorsairBench 54%, 43,127 samples86x
Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GBCorsairBench 48%, 73,650 samples81x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Good Total price: $581

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3570K Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi5-3570K
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$225.00 - $235.00
Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.8 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP77 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

Tucker
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108

Official site ark.intel.com/...

LGA1155 Socket

Powering Intel® Intelligent Systems...

Added 11 years ago.
USA-User
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9,840

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

3 months ago.

GBR-User
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5,782

Liked

3 months ago.

Comment 

purchased this cpu when it first came out 4 or 5 years ago, its been over clocked to 4.5ghz from day one.. and it is still going strong.. with absolutely no need or desire to upgrade—Jun '16

CAN-User
Avatar level
4,960

Good

9 months ago.

Still haldles most games 10 years later.(overclocked)

IND-User
Avatar level
4,780

Good

11 days ago.

best of every day task and light gaming

POL-User
Avatar level
4,568

Poor

17 months ago.

old but gold, he reaches more games new games so it is a nice procesor

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,950

Good

22 months ago.

Been a good buy, bought it as they were being superseded so it was pretty cheap, mild overclock at 4.1GHz for the last couple of years. runs stable and cool on air.

ESP-User
Avatar level
3,733

Good

9 months ago.

Still awesome at 4,7 Ghz on air without delid.

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,263

Poor

1 month ago.

actually it's cheap in my country

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,784

Terrible

2 years ago.

10 years later and it still runs amazingly good at 5ghz.

CHL-User
Avatar level
2,592

Poor

3 years ago.

with 16gb ram and ssd, rx 580 8gb, you will play RDR2 like nothing. best price/quality processor founded on aliexpress. (about 45bucks)

LTU-User
Avatar level
2,308

Terrible

4 years ago.

Runs fine at 4.5GHz, as long as 4 cores are enough...

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,072

Very good

10 years ago.

Review  computerslol.blogspot.co.uk/...

Image  1.bp.blogspot.com/...
Architecture Diagram

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Review  www.guru3d.com/...

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CPU-Z Stock

CPU-Z Stock

Review  www.notebookcheck.net/...

HD 4000 Integrated Graphics

SVN-User
Avatar level
2,052

Good

4 years ago.

Its 2018 and I'm still playing all the newest games on full HD thanks to this CPU.

ColdSpy
Avatar level
330

Good

4 years ago.

Despite having and using this CPU already in my own rig. I can feel the higher core temps than the i5-2500K thanks to the usage of TIM instead of solder for their IHS. Overall, this CPU is going strong and is still sufficient for gaming today (requires lowering settings for newer games though).

Tucker
Avatar level
108

Excellent

11 years ago.

Approx 15% better performance than the i5-2500K and the same price. Supersedes the core i5-2500k.

Review  www.techradar.com/...

"The new Intel Core i5 3570K has everything that made its Core i5 2500K such a winning CPU. Per core performance is the best you can buy. It overclocks like there's no tomorrow and it's relatively affordable."

Review  www.tomshardware.com/...

A great Ivy bridge review by toms hardware.

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

6 years ago.

it low for 4k

lbonney02
Avatar level
20

Good

2 years ago.

It's alright. Really needs to be overclocked to be useable. luckily this CPU doesn't mind getting boosted. It can play modern games fine with a good GPU. It isn't better then the second gen though. If you can get an i7-2600 for cheaper its better.

Crazycatman
Avatar level
18

Excellent

5 years ago.

+1 Because some person had it at a stable 5.4Ghz

Tempo
Avatar level
10

Outstanding

8 years ago.

Outstanding

GhostOps21
Avatar level
10

Very good

7 years ago.

For the price and time frame, it was simply awesome. Showing it's age somewhat, but still solid.

Orion7
Avatar level
6

Very good

6 years ago.

4.6 ghz still going strong

Info  www.userbenchmark.com/...

(my benchmark results)

nils1997xD
Avatar level
6

Good

5 years ago.

Amazing OC-Potential. Would still be a very good prozessor in 2017 if it had more than 4 cores

pfhorce82
Avatar level
6

Excellent

5 years ago.

Great single core performance (OC'ed to 4.4GHz in my system) makes it an excellent CPU for gaming even in 2018.

staffydog33
Avatar level
6

Excellent

3 years ago.

Moest overclockable chip available! I love it.

frazzlez
Avatar level
6

Excellent

3 years ago.

Used since released and still going strong. Starting to show its age a little when comparing to 9th/10th gen with newer tech but will still hold its own.

nubbiecakes
Avatar level
4

Excellent

8 years ago.

Overclocked to 4.4GHz. Good performance. No issues, a few years after it's release it holds up well. Great for gaming.

skiIIz
Avatar level
4

Excellent

6 years ago.

Watercooled 5.8GHz max OC

jas1284
Avatar level
4

Good

5 years ago.

Still competitive with a 4.5ghz overclock, makes intel innovation look like a joke.

NEONE
Avatar level
2

Outstanding

7 years ago.

4,5Ghz // Máx 80ºC no WC // Desempenho excepcional

abuseJUNKEY
Avatar level
2

Good

5 years ago.

bought this in 2013 and it's still running new games on high/ultra at 1080. I wouldn't buy one new but i don't regret my purchase.

mrchilled
Avatar level
2

Excellent

4 years ago.

great chip and overclocks very easy to 4.5ghz

TheDavidCraft
Avatar level
2

Good

3 years ago.

nice processor

zuspeqt
Avatar level
2

Poor

2 years ago.

very kuhl

StrikerMMM42
Avatar level
2

Excellent

2 years ago.

This thing is just that good for its age, have to rate it five stars.

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