Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

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Excellent processor. Very fast and easy to overclock if you want (depending on motherboard). The HD 4000 graphics are actually pretty good. Unless you are a serious gamer the HD 4000 should be enough for most.

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The Intel core i5 3570k is the best value in terms of price and performance. It will surely be a popular processor among enthusiasts on a budget...No doubt this new Ivy Bridge 3570k is an evolutionary step forward, almost 10% performance gain compared from the predecessors.. So faster and more power efficient.. Just Love it =)

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When it was 1st installed and the PC was turned on for the 1st time - I actually didn't think the Fan was running as it was that quite!!This is a Beast - I am very impressed with it's speed and power!!

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Have been using this processor for 6 months on a computer that sees little downtime, and extensive gaming use. It has proven to be incredibly reliable with zero issues. Definately a worthwile purchase.

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This processor is awesome. Out of the box you get wicked performance, and it only gets better. However the heatsink is no good for OC, so I would highly recommend getting a better heatsink if you are going to overclock this.

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Great chip overall for the gamer. if you are looking for a rendering machine, id suggest a i7 isntead

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Depends on what you use this CPU for. I use it only for gaming so hyperthreading is nothing to me. Hoever, I have an i7 laptop as well and I can see the difference if open tons of applications at once and switch between them, i7 is faster in that regard. Also 6mb cache for games should be enough. So if you want to have a desktop for games only. Get this! You won't regret it.

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Great value for the overclocker. just dont put more than 1.35v into the chip or it will go crazy with temps

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Great chip for the price, if you don't need an i7 that is. Definitely a great value!

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Just upgrade from a q6600 k 3.6ghz, and this thing is faster at stock speed and easily reach 4.5+ on air...

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What can I say. Its the high end i5 Processor. Its gonna be good of course. Other then being fast, and unlocked for overclocking, it has the better built in HD4000 GPU. So it's you aren't looking to drop  a discreet card in, you'll enjoy somewhat better performance then the HD2500. Only complaint it the lame cooler. AMD is guilty of this as well on some of their processors. Now I'm sure it does the job but I'm sure alot of people who buy the unlocked processors are probably gonna get and aftermarket cooler. So what not offer just the processor, take $15 of the price because not only did they not have to make the processor but they dont have to ship it either! They save money, we save money!

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This CPU is fast. It works.The OEM cooler is an old design, and I wish Intel would drop  it's push-pin design. Once I got one pin down, it would pop the opposite pin out (even if locked). Did not get temperature readings. However, cooler is quiet.

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This processor astonished me. It's in my first and only build, and it's just astounding. I assumed it'd be good, but it took my expectations and surpassed them. If you're considering an Intel processor for this price, go for this model. Great for gaming, and it can do some pretty decent editing as well. I've used some Photoshop, Autodesk 3DS Max, Autodesk Maya, and Autodesk Mudbox.

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best cpu i ever owned, upgraded from my Q6600 and you can see a HUGE difference

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Not much really to say as I am making the jump from AMD 4800 (939). So it totally blows away any processor my friends and thier friends own and with minimal power draw. I did a totally new build with an ssd so I am not sure where all this speed is coming from. Running on Windows XP, I can't believe it works so quickly. From what I can see this processor is about at least 5 times faster tham my old dual core. Apps that needed all my processing power before require only about 15-20 percent max usage. I had my previous system running real tight and quick to the point people would ask me if this was a new pc. Lol! That was then,...,now what will they say. No need for Hyperthreading, 4 cores and some turbo boost is more than enough for 90 percent of the people in the world. Oh and you can overclock this thing with little effort if more power is needed. Bought mine bundled with Asus P8z77 Vpro, a perfect match for an enthusiast.

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Got as part of the Asus p8z77 bundle, replacing a Athlon II X4 620 and the difference in speed is noticeable. Encoding and processing photos run much quicker.

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What can i say, upgraded from a q6600 to this. Much faster especially with all the new motherboard features like ddr3, sata 6gpbs and pci-e 3. Nice solution for a gaming pc at a fraction of the cost of the i7 series.

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This is an excellent CPU. So much better than what I had before (i5 750 a 3.2). Everything runs so smooth and quick. It's perfect. I was able to overclock it to 4.0 and the temp still remained around 30-35 degrees on idle which is pretty good with stock fans.

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This chip is a great for overclocking and runs applications very smoothly. You get an amazing bang for your buck. If you are using your computer for gaming, movies, and everyday use, this is the perfect chip for you.If you need a more powerful chip for video editing then I would go with an I7 instead

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Upgraded from an Intel Pentium D bought 6 years ago. Big difference in power consumption and heat. I overclocked this to 4.4ghz with a Cooler Master 212 plus and it runs everything smoothly. CPU usage never exceeded 30% even while gaming at ultra settings. I idle at 24C and reach 58C at 100% load (with prime95).

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Upgraded from an AMD 955 system running at 3.8ghz. At stock speeds this processor with an Z77 board is much more responsive and with better frame rates in games. Most notable difference was a great increase in my minimum frame rates, especially while using Fraps.So far I have this chip at 4.2ghz on an inexpensive 212 Evo, very easy to reach 4.2 (I have not tried to go any higher yet) Friend, as many others, has his at 4.5ghz.Biggest downside over Sandy I would have to say is the ivy chips run warmer than Sandy. h 4.2 in prime my hottest core reaches ~60 degrees, still not bad. Temps are much lower in the games I play.The stock HSF is fine for stocks speeds and maybe a mild overclock.Great chip for the price. I don't see any reason for someone to buy a 3770k over this, unless you could make work of the extra threads.

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I bought this with bundle MSI Z77 Mpower motherboard. Very easy to overclock to 4.2Ghz with the intergrated software of the motherboard. I could easily go higher.

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great mid level processer for overclocking

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So the unlocked multiplier is great and i can easily overclock to 4.6ghz on a Z77X-UD3H. Running fully stable, however from my own experience and reading forums, it seems the ivy bridge 22nm has issues with getting hot fast compared to the sandy bridge. Im pretty sure they are attesting that to the 22nm design. The graphics are not that bad either and with a proper board, you can run a triple monitor setup from the onboard graphics. I was able to play borderlands on medium-low with the HD4000. All in all a great CPU and the best for gaming without going all out for the i7.

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Awesome!!! Overclocks easily, very fast. Been using hd 4000 integrated graphics while waiting for my graphics card, and it is surprisingly competent (although don't expect miracles :P). Would definitely recomend.