[ INDIVIDUAL CPU COMPONENT ]
Intel Core i5-3570K
Ivy Bridge desktop, 2012; 4C/4T, 3.4/3.8 GHz, 6 MB, 77 W, HD 4000. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.
IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i5-3570K. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Core desktop generations |
|---|---|
| Model and compute | Ivy Bridge desktop, 2012; 4C/4T, 3.4/3.8 GHz, 6 MB, 77 W, HD 4000 |
| Package / socket | LGA1155 |
| Compatibility | 7-series board or validated 6-series BIOS; DDR3 |
| Stepping and variants | K unlocked model; stepping from S-spec |
Compatibility and service
- 7-series board or validated 6-series BIOS; DDR3
- K unlocked model; stepping from S-spec
- Record IHS marking, BIOS and overclock history
- Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.
Service & archival notes
Record IHS marking, BIOS and overclock history
Photograph package, markings, contacts and date/lot codes before repair. Log host board, BIOS/microcode, memory, cooler, condition, provenance and source revision.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Core i5-3570KManufacturer specifications; search exact model and package S-spec.
- Intel processor architecture manualsManufacturer reference for architecture and instruction behavior.
- Various Creators — Intel Core i5 3570K - Trash? Or Still With It?Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturer documents take precedence. Family-level references may not resolve every stepping; verify the marking and motherboard CPU list.