Intel · Core i5 · 2012 · LGA1155
The Intel Core i5-3570K is a desktop processor with 4 cores, released in 2012 at an MSRP of $225. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the 3rd Gen platform, and fits the LGA1155 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Ivy Bridge" architecture. The Core i5-3570K has a base clock of 3.4 GHz and can boost up to 3.8 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Ivy Bridge" silicon on a 22nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR3 memory. With a TDP of 77W, the Core i5-3570K sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the HD 4000 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 1MB of L2, and 6MB of L3 cache.
One of the most popular CPUs of its era — the go-to overclocker's i5 and remained in use for years thanks to strong single-core performance.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i5 |
| Series | 3rd Gen |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2012 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 1MB |
| L3 cache | 6MB |
| TDP | 77W |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| Process | 22nm |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | HD 4000 |
| Chipsets | Z77, H77, B75, Z75, Z68, H67, P67 |
| Launch MSRP | $225 |
| Part number | BX80637I53570K |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8063701211800 |