Core i5-3570K Benchmarks & Performance Report

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

4,964 Rank: 901

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
897	Core i7-6560U	4,972	+0.2%
898	Core i7-7560U	4,970	+0.1%
899	Core i5-6500T	4,967	+0.1%
900	Xeon E3-1275 V2	4,966	+0%
901	Core i5-3570K	4,964
902	Core i7-3840QM	4,962	+-0%
903	Athlon Gold 7220U	4,962	+-0%
904	Xeon D-2123IT	4,960	-0.1%
905	Core i7-4700HQ	4,958	-0.1%
906	Core i7-3920XM	4,955	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,767 Rank: 889

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
885	Core i7-3820QM	4,773	+0.1%
886	Core i3-8100T	4,772	+0.1%
887	FX-9590	4,769	+0%
888	Core i7-4710HQ	4,768	+0%
889	Core i5-3570K	4,767
890	Core i7-3770S	4,766	+-0%
891	FX-8320	4,766	+-0%
892	Xeon E3-1220 v6	4,764	-0.1%
893	Atom C3758	4,764	-0.1%
894	Xeon X5667	4,764	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,095 Rank: 882

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
878	Core i5-7Y57	5,104	+0.2%
879	Xeon E5-2667 v2	5,099	+0.1%
880	Core i3-7100H	5,098	+0.1%
881	Pentium G3430	5,096	+0%
882	Core i5-3570K	5,095
883	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE	5,094	+-0%
884	Core i5-2550K	5,094	+-0%
885	Pentium G3460	5,093	+-0%
886	Celeron G3930TE	5,086	-0.2%
887	Core i7-4700MQ	5,083	-0.2%

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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 i5-3570K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,644 Rank: 848

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
844	Core i5-7600T	4,645	+0%
845	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	4,645	+0%
846	Ryzen 5 2500U	4,645	+0%
847	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G	4,644	+0%
848	Core i5-3570K	4,644
849	Core i7-3740QM	4,644	+0%
850	Core i5-3570	4,643	+-0%
851	Core i5-8250U	4,642	+-0%
852	Core i3-8300T	4,642	+-0%
853	Core i5-4590S	4,642	+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,604 Rank: 893

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
889	Core i5-7400	4,605	+0%
890	Core i5-4570	4,605	+0%
891	Xeon E3-1225 v3	4,605	+0%
892	Core i3-1115G4	4,605	+0%
893	Core i5-3570K	4,604
894	Core i7-2820QM	4,603	+-0%
895	Core i5-3570	4,603	+-0%
896	Athlon 3000G	4,603	+-0%
897	Xeon E3-1220 v6	4,602	+-0%
898	Core i7-2760QM	4,602	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,631 Rank: 883

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
879	Core i7-2600K	4,633	+0%
880	Core i3-7320	4,632	+0%
881	Core i7-970	4,632	+0%
882	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G	4,631	+0%
883	Core i5-3570K	4,631
884	Xeon E3-1220 V2	4,631	+0%
885	Core i7-3610QM	4,631	+0%
886	Core i7-7567U	4,630	+-0%
887	Xeon E3-1225 V2	4,630	+-0%
888	Core i7-3630QM	4,629	+-0%

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Core i5-3570K Details

For users seeking a capable, budget-friendly CPU with integrated graphics for light gaming and everyday productivity, the Intel Core i5-3570K remains a notable option despite its age. Released in 2013, this processor is now over a decade old, placing it well outside the current mainstream market. However, its continued presence in benchmark databases highlights its historical significance and enduring performance in certain workloads. Built on Intel’s 22 nm process and based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, the i5-3570K offers a solid foundation for users who prioritize cost-effective performance without the need for modern features like DDR4 support or PCIe 4.0.

The Core i5-3570K features four cores and four threads, with a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz, allowing it to handle a wide range of tasks efficiently. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor operates at a TDP of 77 W, making it suitable for standard desktop cooling solutions. It uses the FCLGA1155 socket, which was widely adopted during its era and remains compatible with many older motherboards.

Integrated into the CPU is the Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU, which operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can boost to 1.15 GHz. This graphics solution supports up to three displays and includes hardware decoding for modern video formats, enabling basic multimedia playback and light gaming. While not powerful by today's standards, the HD Graphics 4000 can handle casual games at lower resolutions and settings, making the i5-3570K a viable choice for users who do not require a discrete graphics card.

The processor supports a range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI for encryption, Intel VT-x and VT-d for virtualization, and EIST for power efficiency. It also includes features like Hyper-Threading, though this is not applicable here due to the lack of simultaneous multithreading in the i5-3570K. Despite its age, the i5-3570K delivers respectable performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. In Passmark benchmarks, it scores 5095 in single-core, 4644 in number crunching, and 4631 in physics compute, placing it firmly in the mid-tier of its generation.

In overall performance, the Core i5-3570K achieves a Passmark score of 4964, ranking #901 out of 2060 processors. It outperforms many modern budget processors, such as the Core i3-8100T and Atom C3758, but falls short of current mid-range offerings. Its multicore score of 4767 ranks it #889, indicating strong multi-threaded capabilities for its time. While it is significantly outpaced by today’s top-tier CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, the i5-3570K remains a reliable choice for legacy systems, retro builds, or as a budget upgrade in older desktops. As of March 2026, it is best suited for users who value affordability and compatibility over cutting-edge performance.