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Intel Core i5-3570S

4C/4T · 3.8 GHz · 65 W

The Core i5-3570S is a mainstream desktop processor from Intel's 3rd Generation (Ivy Bridge) Core i5 family, built for everyday productivity and mid-range gaming PCs of its era. As an "S" suffix SKU, it targets a lower power envelope than the standard i5-3570, making it a popular choice for compact and small-form-factor desktop builds. It pairs Intel HD Graphics 2500 integrated graphics for basic display output and light gaming duties without requiring a discrete GPU. Built for the LGA1155 socket and 7-series chipsets, it was widely used in office PCs, home-theater builds, and budget gaming rigs during the early-to-mid 2010s.

General

Manufacturer
Intel
Model
Intel Core i5-3570S
Segment
Desktop
Generation
3rd Gen Intel Core
Codename
—
Architecture
x86_64
Microarchitecture
Ivy Bridge
Release date
Jan 1, 2012

Cores & clocks

Cores / threads
4 cores / 4 threads
Base clock
3.10 GHz
Boost clock
3.80 GHz
TDP (design W)
65 W
Unlocked
✕ No
L2 cache
—
L3 cache
6 MB
Technology (nm)
22 nm
22 nm

Platform

Socket
FCLGA1155
2-CPU (multi-socket)
✕ No
Integrated GPU
HD 2500
Clock: 1,150 MHz
Memory type
DDR3 1333/1600
2-channel
Memory size
Up to 32 GB
ECC memory
✕ No
PCIe
3.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions
—
NPU
None

OS support

Windows
Windows 10
Linux
UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes
Ivy Bridge (2012) originally shipped with official Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 support; predates the Windows-10-only restriction Microsoft introduced with Kaby Lake.
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