AMD PRO A10-8770 vs Intel Core i5-4570TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear and consistent winner across every recorded test: the AMD PRO A10-8770. Out of the five head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD part took all five victories, leaving the Intel Core i5-4570TE without a single win in the measured workloads.

The largest margin comes in the single-core Cinebench R20 test, where the AMD PRO A10-8770 scores 180 against the Intel’s 158. That is a 12.2% advantage, the biggest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. The single-core Cinebench R23 result tells a similar story: AMD leads 429 to 378, a gap of 11.9%.

Multi-threaded workloads show the same pattern, though with slightly smaller margins. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD PRO A10-8770 posts 306 points versus 270 for the Intel, an 11.8% lead. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test matches that exactly: AMD scores 1276, Intel scores 1126, again an 11.8% difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core follows suit, with AMD at 3040 and Intel at 2681, for another 11.8% margin.

The consistency of these results is notable. Whether the workload is single-threaded or fully threaded, the AMD part holds a lead between roughly 11.8% and 12.2% across all Cinebench versions. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific. The Intel Core i5-4570TE also has recorded Geekbench scores, but the AMD part has no corresponding Geekbench entries in the database, so no direct comparison can be drawn from that suite.

Looking at the broader database context, both processors sit at the 29th percentile among all CPUs, meaning they occupy roughly the same tier in the overall performance distribution. Their average benchmark scores are also close: the Intel averages 1062 points, while the AMD averages 1046 points. The Intel’s nearest rivals include the AMD Opteron 4376 HE and Intel Core i3-4360, each within 0.1% of its average score. The AMD’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-6350HQ and AMD Athlon X4 950, with the Intel part matching its average score exactly.

The head-to-head wins are all recorded in the AMD’s favor, and the margins are consistent enough to suggest that the AMD PRO A10-8770 is the stronger performer in the Cinebench render workloads captured by the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-4570TE is built on the Haswell architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 22 nm process node. It packs 1,400 million transistors into a 177 mm² die. The AMD PRO A10-8770 uses the Excavator architecture under the Carrizo codename, built on GlobalFoundries’ 28 nm process. That chip contains 3,100 million transistors spread across a 250 mm² die, which is significantly larger in both transistor count and physical area.

Core counts differ as well. The Intel part offers 2 physical cores with 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, while the AMD part provides 4 physical cores with 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multi-threading. Despite having half the physical cores, the Intel chip still reaches 4 threads, but the AMD chip’s additional physical cores likely contribute to its consistent lead in multi-threaded Cinebench tests.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core i5-4570TE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, with a 4 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD PRO A10-8770 has 320 KB of total L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed in the database. The Intel part’s L3 cache provides a shared pool for all cores, while the AMD design relies entirely on its L1 and L2 levels.

Clock speeds favor the AMD part on paper. The AMD PRO A10-8770 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel Core i5-4570TE runs at 2.70 GHz base and 3.30 GHz boost. That is an 800 MHz base clock advantage and a 500 MHz boost clock advantage for AMD. The higher clocks, combined with four physical cores, help explain the consistent benchmark lead.

Memory support also differs. The Intel chip uses DDR3 with a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD chip uses DDR4, also dual-channel, and the database records a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s for the AMD part. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure listed. Both processors support PCIe Gen 3 and neither supports ECC memory. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel Core i5-4570TE includes Intel HD 4600 graphics, while the AMD PRO A10-8770 includes Radeon R7 graphics. The database does not provide comparative graphics benchmarks, so any performance assessment of the iGPUs must remain qualitative.

The Intel part was released on June 1, 2013, while the AMD part has no recorded release date in the database. The AMD chip is listed as active in production status, while the Intel chip has no production status recorded. The Intel part uses Socket 1150, while the AMD part uses Socket AM4.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded head-to-head data, the AMD PRO A10-8770 wins in every measured benchmark category. The database shows five wins for the AMD part and zero for the Intel Core i5-4570TE. That makes the use-case split straightforward: for any Cinebench render workload, whether multi-core R15, R20, or R23, or single-core R20 or R23, the AMD part delivers the higher score.

The AMD part’s advantages likely stem from its higher base and boost clocks, its four physical cores, and its DDR4 memory support with recorded 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. For users running CPU-bound render tasks in Cinebench, the data indicates the AMD PRO A10-8770 is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core i5-4570TE does have recorded Geekbench scores, which the AMD part lacks in the database. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel scores 1857, and in single-core it scores 966. However, without a comparable AMD result, these numbers cannot be used for a direct head-to-head comparison.

For workloads that benefit from lower power consumption, the Intel part has a clear specification advantage. Its TDP is 35 watts versus 65 watts for the AMD chip. That is a 30-watt difference, making the Intel part substantially more power-efficient on paper. The Intel chip also uses a smaller 22 nm process, which typically correlates with lower power draw and lower heat output.

The AMD part offers DDR4 memory support, which may be relevant for system builders looking at modern platform compatibility. The Intel part is limited to DDR3. The AMD part also has a larger L1 cache pool at 320 KB total, which could benefit certain latency-sensitive workloads, though the database does not provide specific tests for that.

The Intel chip’s 4 MB shared L3 cache is a notable advantage in cache capacity, and the per-core L2 allocation of 256 KB gives it a total of 512 KB across two cores. The AMD part’s 2 MB L2 is shared across four cores, resulting in less L2 per core. For workloads that thrash L2 heavily, the Intel design might hold up better, but the recorded Cinebench results do not reflect any such advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770 scores 3040, while the Intel Core i5-4570TE scores 2681. That gives the AMD part an 11.8% lead.

Q: How much faster is the AMD PRO A10-8770 in single-core Cinebench R20?

A: The AMD part scores 180 versus 158 for the Intel, which is a 12.2% advantage, the largest margin in any recorded head-to-head test.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570TE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD PRO A10-8770 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel chip draws 30 watts less under the rated thermal envelope.

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770 has 4 physical cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i5-4570TE has 2 physical cores and 4 threads due to Hyper-Threading.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570TE supports DDR3 with a dual-channel bus. The AMD PRO A10-8770 supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Neither the Intel Core i5-4570TE nor the AMD PRO A10-8770 supports ECC memory, according to the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-4570TE | AMD PRO A10-8770 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Excavator (Carrizo) |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | 3,100 million |

| Die Size | 177 mm² | 250 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 320 KB total |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB per core | 2 MB total |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB shared | None |

| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 38.4 GB/s |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 | Radeon R7 |

| Release Date | June 1, 2013 | Not recorded |

| Production Status | Not recorded | Active |

| Part Number | SR172 | AD877BAGM44AB |