CPU Comparison

The Intel Core i5-4570 and AMD EPYC 7282 occupy vastly different positions in the CPU landscape, yet they post nearly identical average benchmark scores. The data shows the i5-4570 averages 7421, while the EPYC 7282 averages 7409, a gap of just 0.2%. This near-parity in aggregate hides a complete divergence in workload characteristics: the EPYC 7282 wins every single head-to-head benchmark by a commanding 82.7% margin, while the i5-4570’s average is buoyed by its performance in specific legacy or single-thread tests. The following analysis breaks down where each processor excels, the architectural reasons for the split, and what the benchmark data actually means for potential users.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results present a starkly one-sided picture in direct comparison. Across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, R15, R20, and R23, each in both multi-core and single-core variants, the AMD EPYC 7282 wins outright. The Intel Core i5-4570 records zero wins in these direct matchups.

However, the aggregate average benchmark score tells a different story. The i5-4570’s average of 7421 is actually slightly higher than the EPYC 7282’s 7409. This occurs because the i5-4570 has a broader set of PassMark tests in its benchmark suite, including data compression (75010), data encryption (1321), and floating-point math (11706). These tests contribute to its overall average without being part of the head-to-head comparison. The EPYC 7282 lacks these specific PassMark entries in the data, so its average rests solely on the Cinebench results and the single Geekbench multi-core score of 3118 (which the i5-4570 also posts, at 3118).

In practical terms, the EPYC 7282 dominates in threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25616 dwarfs the i5-4570’s 4442. The i5-4570’s strengths lie in its PassMark single-thread score of 2033, which is competitive for its era, and its data compression score of 75010, indicating solid integer throughput for its core count. The EPYC 7282, by contrast, shows its power in multi-threaded scaling, with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10758 versus the i5-4570’s 1865.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gulf between these two processors explains the benchmark chasm. The Intel Core i5-4570 uses the Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process, built by Intel with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. It features 4 cores and 4 threads, with base and boost clocks of 3.20 GHz and 3.60 GHz respectively. Its cache layout is 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR3 over a dual-channel bus, with no ECC capability. It uses PCIe Gen 3 and includes integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics. This is a desktop part from 2013, with a market segment of Desktop.

The AMD EPYC 7282 belongs to the EPYC 7002 series, using the Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process, fabricated by TSMC. It packs 16 cores and 32 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.80 GHz and 3.20 GHz. The chip contains 7,600 million transistors across a dual-die design (2x 74 mm²). Its cache hierarchy is more generous: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, 32 MB L3 per die, and 64 MB total L3. Memory support is DDR4 over an eight-channel bus, with a rated bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. It supports ECC memory, uses PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), and has no integrated graphics. Its market segment is Server/Workstation, with a production status of Active.

The process node difference, 22 nm versus 7 nm, is a primary driver of the performance gap. The EPYC 7282’s smaller transistors allow for more cores and higher efficiency, while the newer Zen 2 architecture provides superior single-thread instructions per clock. The i5-4570’s boost clock of 3.60 GHz is higher than the EPYC’s 3.20 GHz, yet the EPYC still wins single-core tests by the same 82.7% margin, indicating the architectural advantage is decisive.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every direct benchmark comparison shows the AMD EPYC 7282 winning by exactly 82.7%. This uniform delta across all tests is striking, suggesting the performance ratio is consistent regardless of workload type.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC 7282 scores 2581 against the i5-4570’s 447. The single-core R15 test shows 364 versus 63. Moving to R20, the multi-core gap widens in absolute terms: 10758 against 1865. The R20 single-core test yields 1518 versus 263. The R23 multi-core test produces the largest absolute gap: 25616 versus 4442. Even in R23 single-core, the EPYC 7282’s 3616 dwarfs the i5-4570’s 627.

The consistency of the 82.7% delta, appearing in both single and multi-core tests, indicates that the EPYC 7282’s advantage is not merely about core count. If the i5-4570 were competitive on a per-core basis, the single-core tests would show a smaller delta. Instead, the data shows the EPYC 7282 is roughly 5.7 times faster in every Cinebench test, suggesting a fundamental architectural superiority in both single-thread and multi-thread execution.

The i5-4570’s only comparative strengths appear in non-head-to-head PassMark tests. Its data compression score of 75010 and integer math score of 15415 indicate reasonable throughput for a 4-core part. However, these numbers do not appear in the head-to-head table, so they cannot offset the EPYC 7282’s dominance in the direct comparison.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Intel Core i5-4570 have a higher average benchmark score than the AMD EPYC 7282, despite losing all head-to-head tests?

A: The i5-4570’s average of 7421 includes PassMark tests such as data compression (75010) and floating-point math (11706) that are not part of the head-to-head comparison. The EPYC 7282’s average of 7409 is based on a smaller set of tests, primarily Cinebench and Geekbench, which skews the aggregate comparison.

Q: Is the AMD EPYC 7282 faster in single-core performance?

A: Yes. In every single-core benchmark, the EPYC 7282 wins by 82.7%. For example, Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3616 for the EPYC 7282 versus 627 for the i5-4570.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD EPYC 7282 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The EPYC 7282 also has a larger cache: 64 MB total L3 versus 6 MB shared L3 for the i5-4570.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD EPYC 7282 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-4570 does not have ECC support in its specifications.

Q: What are the memory channel configurations?

A: The i5-4570 uses dual-channel DDR3 memory, while the EPYC 7282 uses eight-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. The EPYC 7282 also has a higher PCIe specification (Gen 4, 128 lanes) versus the i5-4570’s Gen 3.

Q: Why does the Intel Core i5-4570 have integrated graphics?

A: The i5-4570 includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics, reflecting its desktop market segment. The AMD EPYC 7282 has no integrated graphics, consistent with its server/workstation positioning.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD EPYC 7282 uses a larger core count (16 versus 4) and thread count (32 versus 4). Its base clock is lower (2.80 GHz versus 3.20 GHz) and boost clock is also lower (3.20 GHz versus 3.60 GHz). The EPYC 7282 has a higher TDP of 120 watts, against the i5-4570’s 84 watts.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1150 for the i5-4570, AMD Socket SP3 for the EPYC 7282. The architectures are Haswell versus Zen 2, with process nodes of 22 nm (Intel) and 7 nm (TSMC). Transistor count is 1,400 million versus 7,600 million, and die sizes are 177 mm² versus 2x 74 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially: the i5-4570 has 256 KB L2 per core and 6 MB shared L3, while the EPYC 7282 has 512 KB L2 per core and 64 MB total L3 (32 MB per die). Memory support is DDR3 dual-channel for the i5-4570, versus DDR4 eight-channel for the EPYC 7282, which also has ECC support and a rated bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3 for the i5-4570 and Gen 4 with 128 lanes for the EPYC 7282. The i5-4570 has integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics; the EPYC 7282 has none. Release dates are June 2013 for the i5-4570 and August 2019 for the EPYC 7282. The EPYC 7282 has a launch MSRP of $650; the i5-4570 has no listed launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by use case. For anyone running multi-threaded, render-heavy workloads, the AMD EPYC 7282 is the only rational choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25616 is over 5.7 times higher than the i5-4570’s 4442. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache and eight-channel DDR4 memory, makes it suited for server and workstation tasks that demand parallel throughput.

The Intel Core i5-4570, despite its lower absolute performance, has its own niche. Its average benchmark score of 7421 is marginally higher than the EPYC 7282’s 7409, driven by strong PassMark results in data compression (75010) and single-thread tests (2033). For legacy desktop applications that rely on a few fast cores, or for systems already built around the Intel Socket 1150 platform, the i5-4570 remains functional. Its integrated HD 4600 graphics also provide a display output without a discrete GPU, which the EPYC 7282 cannot offer.

The verdict from the benchmarks is unambiguous: the EPYC 7282 wins every direct comparison by 82.7%, making it the superior processor for any compute-intensive task. The i5-4570’s only advantage is in aggregate average score, which is an artifact of test selection rather than genuine performance parity. Users with single-threaded legacy applications on existing 1150 motherboards may find the i5-4570 adequate, but for new deployments or multi-core scaling, the EPYC 7282 is the data-backed winner.