AMD Opteron 4334 vs Intel Core i5-3570T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent, though narrow, advantage for the AMD Opteron 4334 across every shared benchmark in the database. In the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the Opteron scores 338 against 331 for the Core i5-3570T, a 2.1% lead. The margin narrows slightly in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Opteron posts 1409 versus 1383, a 1.9% difference. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R23 multi-core: 3356 for the AMD part against 3293 for the Intel part, again a 1.9% edge.

Single-core results follow the same direction, though the gaps are smaller. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Opteron scores 198 versus 195, a 1.5% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Opteron records 473 against 465, a 1.7% lead. Across all five head-to-head tests, the AMD Opteron 4334 wins every round, with the largest single margin being the 2.1% in Cinebench R15 multi-core.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The Opteron 4334 holds an average score of 1155, while the Core i5-3570T averages 1136. That places the AMD part at the 33rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, one point above the Intel part at the 32nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Opteron include the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 at 1156 (a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i5-4430 at 1149 (a 0.5% difference). For the Core i5-3570T, the closest competitor is the Intel Core i5-2550K at 1136, a perfect 0% delta, followed by the Intel Xeon E5640 at 1137, a 0.1% gap.

What these numbers indicate is that the Opteron 4334 and Core i5-3570T are effectively in the same performance class, with the AMD chip holding a slight but repeatable edge in every measured workload. The largest delta between the two is just over two percent, which is within run-to-run variance for many benchmark suites, yet the consistency of the Opteron's wins across five separate tests suggests a genuine, if modest, performance advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Opteron 4334 wins all five recorded head-to-head tests against the Intel Core i5-3570T. The tests include Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core.

Q: What is the largest performance margin between the two processors?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Opteron 4334 scores 338 versus 331 for the Intel Core i5-3570T, a 2.1% difference. The smallest margin is in Cinebench R20 single-core, at 1.5%.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Opteron 4334 has an average benchmark score of 1155, while the Intel Core i5-3570T averages 1136. This places the Opteron at the 33rd percentile of all CPUs and the Core i5 at the 32nd percentile.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Intel Core i5-3570T outperforms the AMD Opteron 4334?

A: In the recorded head-to-head data, the Intel Core i5-3570T does not win any of the five shared tests. The database also includes Geekbench scores for the Intel part (1705 multi-core, 578 single-core), but no corresponding Geekbench results exist for the Opteron in the shared comparison set.

Q: How does the Opteron 4334 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Opteron 4334's average score of 1155 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 at 1156 (a 0.1% deficit) and the Intel Core i3-8145UE at 1154 (a 0.1% advantage). It sits 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-4430 at 1149.

Q: What is the closest rival to the Core i5-3570T in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-2550K matches the Core i5-3570T exactly at an average score of 1136, a 0% delta. The Intel Xeon E5640 is 0.1% behind at 1137, and the AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE is 0.2% behind at 1138.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear, if narrow, choice for raw compute performance. The AMD Opteron 4334 wins every shared benchmark, holds a higher average score (1155 versus 1136), and ranks one percentile higher in the overall distribution. For workloads that rely on multi-threaded rendering, such as Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, the Opteron's six cores give it a consistent edge over the Core i5-3570T's four cores, even though the Intel part has a higher transistor count and a smaller die.

However, the Core i5-3570T is not without its own strengths in the recorded data. It carries a 45 W TDP against the Opteron's 95 W, making it the more power-efficient option on paper. It also includes integrated graphics (Intel HD 2500), which the Opteron lacks entirely. For a desktop system where discrete graphics are not required, the Core i5-3570T offers a complete platform in a single chip. The Opteron, by contrast, is a server/workstation part with no integrated graphics, requiring a separate GPU.

The choice depends on the use case. For a server or workstation environment where multi-threaded throughput is the priority and a discrete GPU is already present, the Opteron 4334 is the better pick based on its 1.5% to 2.1% lead across all Cinebench tests. For a low-power desktop build where integrated graphics and a 45 W TDP matter more than a marginal performance edge, the Core i5-3570T is the more practical option. The performance difference is small enough that platform-level considerations, such as socket compatibility and power delivery, will likely decide the matter.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Opteron 4334 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i5-3570T has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 3.10 GHz for the Opteron and 2.30 GHz for the Core i5, with boost clocks of 3.50 GHz and 3.30 GHz respectively. The TDP difference is substantial: 95 W for the AMD part versus 45 W for the Intel part.

The Opteron uses AMD Socket C32, while the Core i5 uses Intel Socket 1155. The process nodes also differ, with the Opteron built on a 32 nm process and the Core i5 on a 22 nm process. Transistor counts are 1,200 million for the Opteron and 1,400 million for the Core i5, while die sizes are 315 mm² and 160 mm² respectively.

Cache configurations are notably different. The Opteron has 288 KB of L1 cache, 6 MB of L2 cache, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Both support DDR3 memory, but the Core i5 specifies a dual-channel memory bus while the Opteron does not list a memory bus width. The Core i5 also lists PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and integrated graphics (Intel HD 2500), neither of which appears for the Opteron.

The market segments differ as well: the Opteron is a Server/Workstation part, while the Core i5 is a Desktop part. Release dates are close, with the Opteron released on 2012-12-03 and the Core i5 on 2012-04-28. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is fundamental. The AMD Opteron 4334 uses the Piledriver architecture under the codename "Seoul," part of the Opteron 4000 series. The Intel Core i5-3570T uses the Ivy Bridge architecture, also its codename, and belongs to the Core i5 generation. These are entirely different design philosophies from the same era.

The Opteron's Piledriver design is a modular architecture that pairs cores into shared compute units. With 6 cores and 6 threads, it relies on higher core counts and a larger shared L3 cache (8 MB) to deliver multi-threaded performance. The 32 nm process node and 1,200 million transistors on a 315 mm² die reflect an older, less dense manufacturing approach.

The Core i5-3570T's Ivy Bridge architecture is Intel's third-generation Core design, built on a 22 nm process with 1,400 million transistors in a much smaller 160 mm² die. It uses a traditional 4-core, 4-thread layout with per-core L1 and L2 caches (64 KB and 256 KB per core) and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The 22 nm process gives Intel a density advantage, but the lower core count and smaller shared cache limit its multi-threaded ceiling.

The feature sets also diverge. The Core i5 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD 2500) and PCIe Gen 3 support with 16 lanes, making it a self-contained desktop platform. The Opteron has no integrated graphics and no listed PCIe configuration, consistent with its server/workstation role where a discrete GPU and dedicated PCIe devices are expected. The Opteron's 95 W TDP versus the Core i5's 45 W TDP further reflects their different target environments: the Opteron prioritizes sustained multi-core throughput, while the Core i5 prioritizes efficiency and platform integration.

The benchmark data shows that despite these architectural differences, the two processors land within 2.1% of each other in every shared test. The Opteron's extra two cores and larger L3 cache offset the Core i5's process node advantage and higher clock-for-clock efficiency. The result is a near tie in raw performance, with the Opteron holding a slight edge in all measured Cinebench workloads.