AMD EPYC 7551P vs Intel Core i5-4570 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data between the AMD EPYC 7551P and the Intel Core i5-4570 is overwhelmingly one-sided, but not entirely. The EPYC 7551P takes 7 of 8 head-to-head tests, with the single exception being a Geekbench single-core result where the Intel part comes out ahead.

Starting with the most dramatic gaps, Cinebench multi-core tests show the EPYC 7551P at 3276 in R15 versus 447 for the i5-4570, a 632.9% difference. The R20 multi-core run shows 13650 against 1865, a 631.9% delta. In R23 multi-core, the EPYC scores 32500 while the i5-4570 manages 4442, a 631.7% gap. These are not incremental differences; the EPYC is operating in a completely different performance tier.

Single-core Cinebench results are equally lopsided, which may surprise those expecting the older Haswell chip to hold an advantage at lower thread counts. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the EPYC scores 462 versus 63, a 633.3% delta. R20 single-core shows 1926 versus 263, a 632.3% delta. R23 single-core follows with 4588 versus 627, a 631.7% delta. The EPYC wins all three single-core Cinebench runs by roughly the same margin.

Geekbench tells a different story. The multi-core test shows the EPYC at 6296 versus 3118, a 101.9% delta. That is still a decisive win, but the single-core Geekbench test goes the other way: the i5-4570 scores 1041 against 919 for the EPYC, an 11.7% advantage. This is the only head-to-head test the i5-4570 wins, and it shows that in at least one single-threaded workload, the older desktop chip can outpace the server processor.

The Cinebench single-core margins are striking because the i5-4570 has a higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and a higher boost clock (3.60 GHz versus 3.00 GHz). Despite that clock deficit, the EPYC wins every Cinebench single-core test by over 630%. The Geekbench single-core result flips that pattern, which suggests the two benchmarks stress different aspects of the core architecture.

For context on the broader field, the EPYC 7551P sits at the 64th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 7952. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700E at 7957 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 at 8071 (1.5% ahead), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M at 8110 (1.9% ahead). The i5-4570 holds the 63rd percentile with an average score of 7421, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9990XE at 7415 (0.1% behind) and the AMD EPYC 7282 at 7409 (0.2% behind). Despite the enormous head-to-head deltas, both CPUs land within one percentile point of each other in the overall database ranking, which reflects how the average benchmark score weights different workload types.

Architecture Differences

The AMD EPYC 7551P belongs to the EPYC 7001 series, built on the Zen architecture with the codename Naples. It uses a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-4570 uses the Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process from Intel. The process node difference is meaningful: the EPYC packs 4,800 million transistors into a 213 mm² die, while the i5-4570 contains 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die.

Core counts are the most obvious architectural split. The EPYC 7551P has 32 cores and 64 threads. The i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The EPYC offers 8 times the cores and 16 times the threads. This explains the multi-core benchmark dominance, but not the single-core Cinebench results, which are driven by architecture efficiency rather than core count.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The EPYC 7551P provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-4570 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The EPYC has 10 times the L3 capacity, which matters for workloads with large working sets.

Memory support is another major divergence. The EPYC 7551P uses DDR4 memory with an eight-channel memory bus and 170.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The i5-4570 uses DDR3 with a dual-channel memory bus, and the database lists no bandwidth figure for it. The EPYC also supports ECC memory, while the i5-4570 does not. For server workloads, ECC support and memory bandwidth are often decisive factors.

The EPYC 7551P runs on AMD Socket SP3, while the i5-4570 uses Intel Socket 1150. The EPYC has an unlocked multiplier; the i5-4570 does not. The EPYC targets the server/workstation market segment, while the i5-4570 is a desktop part. The i5-4570 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600); the EPYC has no integrated graphics. Both support PCIe Gen 3.

Power draw is not directly comparable in the database, but the TDP figures are recorded: the EPYC 7551P is rated at 180 watts and the i5-4570 at 84 watts. The EPYC was released in 2017, while the i5-4570 was released in 2013. The EPYC is listed as active in production, while no production status is recorded for the i5-4570.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD EPYC 7551P wins 7 of 8 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i5-4570 wins only the Geekbench single-core test.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the EPYC 7551P scores 32500 versus 4442 for the i5-4570, a 631.7% delta. Geekbench multi-core shows 6296 versus 3118, a 101.9% delta.

Q: Does the i5-4570 have any single-core advantage?

A: Yes, in Geekbench single-core the i5-4570 scores 1041 versus 919 for the EPYC 7551P, an 11.7% advantage. However, in all three Cinebench single-core tests, the EPYC wins by margins above 630%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The EPYC 7551P has 32 cores and 64 threads. The i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What memory types do these CPUs support?

A: The EPYC 7551P supports DDR4 with an eight-channel memory bus and 170.6 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC. The i5-4570 supports DDR3 with a dual-channel bus and no ECC support.

Q: How do these CPUs rank overall in the database?

A: The EPYC 7551P is at the 64th percentile with an average benchmark score of 7952. The i5-4570 is at the 63rd percentile with an average score of 7421.

The Verdict

The data makes the choice straightforward for most use cases. The AMD EPYC 7551P is the stronger processor in nearly every measured workload. It wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests by margins above 630%, all three Cinebench single-core tests by similar margins, and the Geekbench multi-core test by 101.9%. Its 32 cores and 64 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, eight-channel DDR4 memory support, and ECC capability position it for server and workstation workloads.

The Intel Core i5-4570 has one measurable advantage: the Geekbench single-core result. It scores 1041 versus 919, an 11.7% edge. That single win, combined with its 84 watt TDP, 4 cores, and dual-channel DDR3 memory, makes it a lightweight desktop part. It is not a competitor for threaded or memory-intensive workloads.

The overall database rankings are close, with the EPYC at the 64th percentile and the i5-4570 at the 63rd. But that near tie is misleading for anyone choosing between these two specific parts. The average benchmark score includes workloads where the i5-4570 has PassMark results recorded (data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, single thread) while the EPYC has no PassMark entries in the database. The head-to-head results are the more reliable comparison for direct decision-making, and they favor the EPYC decisively.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. Core count: 32 versus 4. Thread count: 64 versus 4. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 3.20 GHz. Boost clock: 3.00 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. TDP: 180 watts versus 84 watts. Socket: AMD Socket SP3 versus Intel Socket 1150. Architecture: Zen versus Haswell. Process node: 14 nm versus 22 nm. Transistor count: 4,800 million versus 1,400 million. Die size: 213 mm² versus 177 mm². L1 cache: 96 KB per core versus 64 KB per core. L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 256 KB per core. L3 cache: 64 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory type: DDR4 versus DDR3. Memory bus: eight-channel versus dual-channel. ECC support: yes versus no. Integrated graphics: none versus Intel HD 4600. Market segment: server/workstation versus desktop. Release date: 2017 versus 2013. Multiplier: unlocked versus locked. The only shared specification is PCIe Gen 3 support.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 7551P wins in multi-threaded rendering, as shown by Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core scores all exceeding 630% deltas over the i5-4570. It wins in single-threaded Cinebench workloads as well, despite the i5-4570's higher clocks. It wins in Geekbench multi-core by 101.9%. It wins in any workload that benefits from 64 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, eight-channel DDR4 bandwidth, or ECC memory. Server virtualization, database work, compilation, scientific computing, and heavy content creation fall into this category.

The Intel Core i5-4570 wins exactly one measured test: Geekbench single-core, by 11.7%. It also has the advantage of integrated graphics, which matters for systems that do not use a discrete GPU. Its lower TDP and desktop socket make it suitable for basic office machines, light browsing, and legacy desktop builds. For anyone running software that is heavily dependent on the specific single-threaded behavior measured by Geekbench, the i5-4570 offers a small edge, but that edge is narrow and isolated.

For a builder choosing between these two today, the EPYC 7551P is the clear pick for anything beyond the lightest desktop duties. The i5-4570 remains a functional desktop processor, but the benchmark record shows it is outclassed by the EPYC in every Cinebench test and in Geekbench multi-core. Pick the EPYC for work that scales across cores and threads. Pick the i5-4570 only if the workload is narrow, single-threaded, and specifically matches the Geekbench single-core pattern, or if integrated graphics and lower power draw are required.