Core i5-3570

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3570

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-3570 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,895 Rank: 956
Rank Name Score Visual
952 Xeon Silver 4108 4,898
+0.1%
953 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,897
+0%
954 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,896
+0%
955 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,895
+0%
956 Core i5-3570 4,895
957 Core i7-5650U 4,895
+0%
958 Core i3-7100H 4,894
+-0%
959 Core i3-9100TE 4,893
+-0%
960 Xeon W3690 4,892
-0.1%
961 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,891
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3570 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,743 Rank: 913
Rank Name Score Visual
909 Core i5-4460S 4,746
+0.1%
910 Core i5-7400T 4,745
+0%
911 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,745
+0%
912 Core i3-2370M 4,744
+0%
913 Core i5-3570 4,743
914 Core i7-4700MQ 4,743
+0%
915 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,743
+0%
916 Core i3-8300 4,742
+-0%
917 FX-8150 4,740
-0.1%
918 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,739
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3570 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,997 Rank: 942
Rank Name Score Visual
938 Xeon Silver 4112 5,004
+0.1%
939 Core i5-7Y54 5,003
+0.1%
940 EPYC 7351P 5,003
+0.1%
941 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,002
+0.1%
942 Core i5-3570 4,997
943 Core i5-6400T 4,993
-0.1%
944 Celeron G4900 4,988
-0.2%
945 Core i7-3740QM 4,988
-0.2%
946 Core i7-7500U 4,982
-0.3%
947 Core i5-8365U 4,980
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-3570 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,643 Rank: 850
Rank Name Score Visual
846 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,645
+0%
847 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,644
+0%
848 Core i5-3570K 4,644
+0%
849 Core i7-3740QM 4,644
+0%
850 Core i5-3570 4,643
851 Core i5-8250U 4,642
+-0%
852 Core i3-8300T 4,642
+-0%
853 Core i5-4590S 4,642
+-0%
854 Core i7-4700HQ 4,642
+-0%
855 Xeon E3-1290 4,642
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3570 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,603 Rank: 895
Rank Name Score Visual
891 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,605
+0%
892 Core i3-1115G4 4,605
+0%
893 Core i5-3570K 4,604
+0%
894 Core i7-2820QM 4,603
+0%
895 Core i5-3570 4,603
896 Athlon 3000G 4,603
+0%
897 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,602
+-0%
898 Core i7-2760QM 4,602
+-0%
899 Core i5-7440HQ 4,602
+-0%
900 Core i7-2920XM 4,602
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3570 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,626 Rank: 894
Rank Name Score Visual
890 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,628
+0%
891 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,627
+0%
892 Core i5-7260U 4,627
+0%
893 Xeon E3-1240 4,627
+0%
894 Core i5-3570 4,626
895 Xeon X5660 4,626
+0%
896 Core i7-7660U 4,625
+-0%
897 Core i5-7360U 4,625
+-0%
898 Core i5-7287U 4,625
+-0%
899 Core i7-2600 4,625
+-0%

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Core i5-3570 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-3570 remains a notable example of early 2010s desktop processor design, showcasing the performance potential of the Ivy Bridge architecture at its launch. Although now over a decade old, the CPU still holds relevance in low-cost or legacy systems where modern processing power is not required. With a launch price of $194 in June 2012, the i5-3570 was positioned as a mainstream quad-core solution for general productivity, light gaming, and multimedia tasks, competing directly with AMD’s offerings of the time.

The processor is built on Intel’s 22 nm process and operates at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz, capable of boosting up to 3.8 GHz under load. It features four cores and four threads, with a locked multiplier that limits overclocking potential, making it less attractive to enthusiasts. Despite its age, the chip retains a robust cache hierarchy, including 61 MiB of L1, 244 MiB of L2, and 5.722 MiB of L3 cache, which contributes to its relatively strong single-threaded performance. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU provides basic visual processing, supporting up to three displays at a max frequency of 1.15 GHz, though it is inadequate for modern gaming or GPU-intensive applications.

In terms of connectivity, the i5-3570 uses the FCLGA1155 socket and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MT/s, with a maximum system memory capacity of 32 GB. It supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling compatibility with high-speed storage and expansion cards. The processor's 77 W TDP reflects its efficiency for its time, though it falls short of today’s energy-efficient standards. It also supports a range of advanced features, including AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtualization and secure computing environments.

Benchmark results place the Core i5-3570 at an overall score of 4895, ranking it #955 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4997 positions it at #942, highlighting its continued strength in legacy applications and single-threaded workloads. However, its multicore performance, with a score of 4743 and a rank of #913, shows it is significantly outpaced by modern CPUs. In comparison, it is slower than the Core i3-8300 and Ryzen 3 4300U, but faster than the older FX-8150 and Pentium G4600T. When compared to top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, the performance gap is vast, emphasizing how far CPU technology has advanced.

In conclusion, the Core i5-3570 is best suited for budget builds, retro gaming systems, or as a replacement in aging desktops where integrated graphics and basic computing are sufficient. While it no longer competes in the modern market, it remains a reliable and cost-effective option for non-demanding users, demonstrating the evolution of performance and efficiency in the decade since its release.
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Intel Core i5-3570

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3570
Model Number: i5-3570
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 133 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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