Product ReviewsIntel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core (CM8063701211800) Processor

Solid processor, but not cost effective for me based on my personal use.

I bought this processor out of curiosity, as reviews by many web sites indicate the overall performance of the Intel K series processors to be vastly superior to equivalent AMD processors. My comparison is based on my use of an AMD Phenom II Black Edition X4 985 3.7 Gig processor. With me not being an avid gamer or interested in overclocking, I am unable to see any concernable difference in performance based on my day to day use of the computer. I believe the memory management to be better with the Intel CPU and am very appreciative of the reduced wattage (heat) usage in comparison to AMD processors. Price wise for my personal use, the AMD is more cost effective. I can purchase an AMD 8 core 4.0 gig processor, for about the same price of an Intel 4 core 3.4 gig processor. This is not to say the intel CPU is a bad processor as it performs quite well, but for my own personal use I do not notice much of an increase in performance to substantiate the difference in cost for what appears to be on paper, a slower speed processor. This seems to verify the adage" a person can get 80% of the power of an intel CPU when purchasing an AMD CPU, for 60% of the cost.Read full review...

Still A great CPU

While Intel and enthusiasts would like you to believe that your computer might as well be a relic if it doesn't have the latest processor, Real world tinkerers like myself beg to differ. There's a reason these processors have retained their value so well, and that's because there haven't been any leaps and bounds in performance since around 2010.

New processors use less power, and they do perform a bit better overall, but not enough to justify the price for many. The next step up from this CPU would be the "unlocked" K version i5 (same specs, no integrated graphics, overclock capable) This processor still functions better at common tasks than a current generation processor that retails at twice the price (compared to the going used rate of this CPU)

For a budget minded builder, this can still make a fantastic gaming PC as this processor's generation is the beginning of on board PCIE 3.0 support. You could run even the fastest GPU on the market and not use half the bandwidth of a 16-lane PCIe slot, which leaves you open to run full speed using 8 lanes (For crossfire or SLI situations)

The bad part is this is when Intel decided they were going to cheap-out on the TIM between the processor chip and the heat spreader. You will sometimes see higher Temps than what you should. Intel tried to pass it off as a consequence of die-shrink. Yeah, that should reduce heat, not increase it. The temperatures aren't going to cause issues except for those looking to overclock (which wouldn't be with this CPU anyway) but when monitoring, you will likely see some cores idling at higher temperatures than others.

I still recommend this CPU simply because of the value for performance. 1155 Motherboards can still be found, and are around 30-50% cheaper than similar current gen boards, albeit without newer tech like USB 3.1 and such...Read full review...

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i5 3570k ivy bridge

Paired with a good Z77 motherboard, I was able to easily overclock this CPU to a very reliable and relatively cool 4.2 GHz / ram at 1866. It could hit higher clocks, but more than 1.22 v plus higher temps seemed necessary to do so. It's IPC is also at least a 10% improvement over Sandy Bridge. For gaming, these are an excellent choice, even at stock frequencies.Read full review...

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Awesome processor

Pros:
- Easy to install
- Motherboard with Ivy Bridge BIOS worked flawlessly
- performance upgrade over Sandy bridge, even if its just a little bit.
- price

Cons:
- none
r>Other:
- Capable of running modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, etc
- Is not an FPS powerhouse, it will be a bottleneck if paired with powerful GPU, but if running with 60fps monitors and capped at that, then there are no issues at all.
- Packaged very well, better than what Intel usually doRead full review...

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One of the best Socket 1155 CPUs for the price.

Its better than the average Intel Core CPU, I got it to make a leap above the 3.0GHz processor that I was using on my Lenovo desktop PC. This was both the limit to the specs it would handle and the limit to the amount I was willing to spend to get better performance. I'm pleased with the change.Read full review...

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Highly recommend to keep an old Z79 kicking

If you have an old Z97 board and want to give it life, this is the value way to do that. This i5 runs nearly as strongly as my 4690K in my primary rig. Gave a whole new life to my GF's old computer with this and a new GC. Highly recommend this chip. I've been told it over clocks well but I've never tried it myself.Read full review...

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Great older CPU

For an older CPU, it holds up reasonably well in my gaming environment. It has more features than my i7 2600

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my wife's farm in facebook become much faster :)

well got to the motherboard Asus P8Z77-V LX. set itself for the first time, everything is easy for youtube video.
yet had time to play at maximum settings in Dota2 and Driver San Francisco,
Video GeForce 460.
CPU does not get hot with native cooler.

unexpected, but my wife's farm in facebook become much faster :)Read full review...

Good power, cool performance, affordable.

Although it does not perform on par with its 7-series sibling, this chip provides an excellent performance for the money. It runs cool and the on-chip graphics are adequate if you are not using this processor to play elaborate games. Again, a fabulous value for the money. Highly recommended.Read full review...

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Great product

Worked exactly as expected. Product was packaged well and in excellent condition. Over clocked with no issues. Very happy.

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