Intel Core i5-3570 vs AMD A4-5050

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-3570 or Intel Core i5-3570 – 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 Intel Core i5-3570 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 i5-3570, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A4-5050 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-5050, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A4-5000
3 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-3570 Name AMD A4-5050
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3570 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD A4-5050 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5050 is 1.55 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 1.55 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3570 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-5050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5050 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
11.0 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 2
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8330
48 Shaders 128
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
7 Generation 5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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 13.5 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 13.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3570 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-5050 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2014
213 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket FT3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4914
4914
AMD A4-5050
4C 4T @ 1.55 GHz
2136
2136