AMD Ryzen Z1 vs Intel Core i5-3570K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Z1 or AMD Ryzen Z1 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Z1 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen Z1 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Z1, you'll need a motherboard with a FP8 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3570K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3570K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Z1 Name Intel Core i5-3570K
AMD Ryzen Z1 Family Intel Core i5
6 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 7040 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Z1 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Z1 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-3570K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
12 Threads 4
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 4
6x Zen 4 Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Z1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Z1 uses the AMD Radeon 740M Graphics, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3570K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q3/2023 Release date Q1/2011
12 Direct X 11.0
AMD Radeon 740M Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
4 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
4 Execution units 16
10 Generation 7
2.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR5-5600, LPDDR5X-7500 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
30 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
15 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Z1 is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3570K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2023 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Phoenix (Zen 4) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
4 nm Technology 22 nm
FP8 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 235 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
8853
8853
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2866
2866

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1869
1869
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
835
835