AMD EPYC 7302P vs Intel Core i5-4570 Comparison

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD EPYC 7302P dominates the Intel Core i5-4570 in every single measured workload. The EPYC 7302P wins all eight head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from a modest 6.6% in a single-core test to a crushing 84% deficit for the Intel part in multi-threaded rendering. The data indicates a generational and architectural chasm, not a close contest. The Intel Core i5-4570, despite being a capable desktop processor, is outclassed by a server-grade EPYC part that offers four times the cores and eight times the threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided results appear in the Cinebench suite, which stresses multi-core rendering. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the EPYC 7302P scores 27,786 points against the i5-4570's 4,442 points. That is an 84% deficit for the Intel chip, meaning the AMD part is roughly six times faster in this specific test. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the EPYC 7302P scores 11,670 versus 1,865, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the EPYC 7302P scores 2,800 versus 447. In all three multi-core Cinebench tests, the deltaPct is a consistent -84%, indicating a proportional performance gap across different workload intensities.

Single-core results tell a slightly different story, but the AMD processor still wins decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC 7302P scores 3,922 against the i5-4570's 627, a -84% delta. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the scores are 1,647 versus 263, again a -84% delta. The closest single-core margin appears in Geekbench single-core, where the EPYC 7302P scores 1,114 and the i5-4570 scores 1,041. This -6.6% delta is the smallest gap in the entire comparison, suggesting that the Intel part’s 3.60 GHz boost clock and Haswell architecture can partially close the gap in lightly-threaded, latency-sensitive tasks. However, even here, the EPYC 7302P wins.

The Geekbench multi-core test shows a significant but less extreme gap than Cinebench. The EPYC 7302P scores 7,462 versus 3,118 for the i5-4570, a -58.2% delta. This indicates that while the EPYC 7302P’s 16-core, 32-thread configuration provides a massive advantage in parallel workloads, the Geekbench multi-core test may not scale perfectly with core count, or the i5-4570’s higher base clock of 3.20 GHz offers some resistance. Regardless, the AMD processor is ahead in every scenario presented. The Intel i5-4570 wins zero head-to-head benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different eras and design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-4570 is a 4-core, 4-thread desktop chip built on the Haswell architecture, fabricated on a 22 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. It has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, with a TDP of 84 watts. The chip contains 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. Its cache layout consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, lacks ECC support, and has no integrated graphics beyond the Intel HD 4600. It uses PCIe Gen 3 and fits in the Intel Socket 1150.

The AMD EPYC 7302P is a 16-core, 32-thread server processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Rome. It is fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, and the package contains 15,200 million transistors across four chiplets, each measuring 74 mm². The base clock is 3.00 GHz and the boost clock is 3.30 GHz, with a significantly higher TDP of 155 watts. The cache hierarchy is far more substantial: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 per die, totaling 128 MB of L3 cache. It supports eight-channel DDR4 memory with a rated memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support. It uses PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics and is designed for the AMD Socket SP3 platform.

The process node difference is stark: 22 nm versus 7 nm, which explains the transistor density advantage for the EPYC 7302P. The EPYC 7302P’s total L3 cache of 128 MB is more than twenty times larger than the i5-4570’s 6 MB. The EPYC 7302P also supports eight-channel memory versus dual-channel, and it has ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks. The memory bandwidth figure of 204.8 GB/s is a specific advantage for the AMD chip, while the Intel part’s memory bandwidth is not listed in the data. The EPYC 7302P also has a production status of "Active," while the i5-4570’s production status is not listed.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the AMD EPYC 7302P is the superior processor in every measured category. For any workload that benefits from multiple cores, the EPYC 7302P is the only rational choice. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration, combined with a massive 128 MB L3 cache and eight-channel DDR4 memory, makes it a powerhouse for rendering, data compression, and any parallel compute task. The benchmark results show a 6.25x advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is a decisive margin.

The Intel Core i5-4570 retains a niche appeal for legacy desktop systems or applications that are strictly single-threaded and latency-sensitive. Its Geekbench single-core score of 1,041 is only 6.6% behind the EPYC 7302P, and its higher base clock of 3.20 GHz may help in older software that does not scale across cores. However, the i5-4570’s lack of ECC memory support, dual-channel memory bus, and smaller cache make it unsuitable for server or workstation duties. The EPYC 7302P’s 84-watt TDP advantage for the Intel part does not compensate for the performance deficit.

For a neutral buyer looking at raw performance, the EPYC 7302P wins outright. The i5-4570 is a dated desktop chip, while the EPYC 7302P is a modern server processor. The data shows no scenario where the Intel part wins, so the verdict is clear: choose the AMD EPYC 7302P for any compute-intensive task.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The core count is 4 versus 16, and the thread count is 4 versus 32. The base clock is 3.20 GHz versus 3.00 GHz, and the boost clock is 3.60 GHz versus 3.30 GHz. The TDP is 84 watts versus 155 watts. The sockets are Intel Socket 1150 versus AMD Socket SP3. The architecture is Haswell versus Zen 2. The process node is 22 nm versus 7 nm. The foundry is Intel versus TSMC. The transistor count is 1,400 million versus 15,200 million. The die size is 177 mm² versus 4x 74 mm².

The cache hierarchy also differs significantly. The L1 cache is the same at 64 KB per core, but the L2 cache is 256 KB per core versus 512 KB per core. The L3 cache is 6 MB shared versus 32 MB per die with a total of 128 MB. The memory support is DDR3 versus DDR4, and the memory bus is dual-channel versus eight-channel. The EPYC 7302P lists a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, while the i5-4570 does not list one. ECC memory support is false for the Intel part and true for the AMD part. The PCIe version is Gen 3 versus Gen 4, with the EPYC 7302P offering 128 lanes from the CPU. The i5-4570 has integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600), while the EPYC 7302P has none. The market segment is Desktop versus Server/Workstation. The release dates are 2013-06-01 versus 2019-08-06. The EPYC 7302P has a launch MSRP of $825, which is stated once here. The multiplier is locked for both.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 7302P has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the benchmark data?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the EPYC 7302P scores 27,786 versus the i5-4570's 4,442, a delta of -84%.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Intel Core i5-4570 is competitive?

A: The closest result is Geekbench single-core, where the i5-4570 scores 1,041 and the EPYC 7302P scores 1,114, a delta of only -6.6%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-4570 support ECC memory?

A: No, the data shows ECC memory support is false for the Intel Core i5-4570, while it is true for the AMD EPYC 7302P.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the AMD EPYC 7302P?

A: The AMD EPYC 7302P supports eight-channel DDR4 memory with a rated bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-4570 supports dual-channel DDR3, and its bandwidth is not listed.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD EPYC 7302P has 32 MB of L3 cache per die, totaling 128 MB, while the Intel Core i5-4570 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 7302P wins in every benchmark category in the data. It is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads such as 3D rendering, video encoding, scientific simulations, and server-side virtualization. Its 16-core, 32-thread design, combined with 128 MB of L3 cache and eight-channel DDR4 memory, provides the bandwidth and parallelism needed for these tasks. The Cinebench scores, where it is 84% ahead of the Intel part, demonstrate its dominance in rendering workloads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 7,462 versus 3,118 also confirms its advantage in general parallel processing.

The Intel Core i5-4570 has no benchmark win, so it cannot be said to win any workload category based on the data. However, its relatively strong Geekbench single-core score (1,041 versus 1,114) suggests it may be less terrible in legacy single-threaded applications. Its lower TDP of 84 watts makes it a more power-efficient choice for a basic desktop, but that is a specification observation, not a benchmark win. The EPYC 7302P’s launch MSRP of $825 is noted once, but the performance data alone justifies its selection for any server or workstation role. The Intel part is relegated to older desktop systems where its 4-core configuration and integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600) are sufficient. The data does not support any scenario where the i5-4570 outperforms the EPYC 7302P.