AMD PRO A10-8850B vs Intel Core i5-4570T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8850B has 4 physical cores, while the Intel Core i5-4570T has only 2 cores. Both processors support 4 threads total, meaning the AMD chip uses all 4 cores for 4 threads, while the Intel chip uses Hyper-Threading to reach 4 threads from 2 cores.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core rendering performance?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8850B wins all recorded multi-core benchmarks. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 321 versus 275 for the Intel, a 14.3% advantage. The same 14.3% gap appears in Cinebench R20 and R23 multi-core tests.

Q: Is the Intel chip more efficient in terms of power draw?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i5-4570T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD PRO A10-8850B is rated at 95 watts. That is a 60-watt difference in thermal design power, which directly impacts cooling requirements and system power budgets.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8850B scores 450 in Cinebench R23 single-core, compared to the Intel's 385. That gives AMD a 14.4% lead in that specific test.

Q: Do both processors support DDR3 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR3 memory with dual-channel memory buses. The AMD PRO A10-8850B has a listed memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s, while the Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570T has an average benchmark score of 1108, and the AMD PRO A10-8850B has an average score of 1098. Both sit at the 31st percentile versus all CPUs, meaning they perform in the same overall tier.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-4570T is built on Intel's Haswell architecture, using a 22 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It packs 1,400 million transistors into a die size of 177 mm². The AMD PRO A10-8850B uses the Steamroller architecture (codename Godaveri), manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 28 nm process, with 2,411 million transistors on a 245 mm² die. The AMD chip is physically larger and has more transistors, but it also uses an older, less dense process node.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 cache. The AMD chip has 256 KB of L1 cache total and 4 MB of L2 cache total, with no L3 cache at all. This means the Intel processor relies on a three-level cache hierarchy, while the AMD processor uses a simpler two-level design with a larger L2 pool.

The integrated graphics are also different. The Intel Core i5-4570T includes Intel HD 4600 graphics, while the AMD PRO A10-8850B carries a Radeon R7 GPU. Both are desktop processors, but the AMD chip is listed as end-of-life production status, whereas the Intel chip's production status is not recorded.

Socket and platform differ completely. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1150, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FM2+. Both support PCIe Gen 3, but the AMD listing specifies 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel listing simply states Gen 3. Memory support is DDR3 for both, dual-channel, and neither supports ECC memory.

Clock speeds favor AMD. The AMD PRO A10-8850B has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel Core i5-4570T runs at 2.90 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost. Despite the lower clocks, the Intel chip achieves comparable average benchmark scores due to its architecture and cache design.

Release dates differ by more than two years. The Intel chip was released in June 2013, while the AMD chip arrived in September 2015. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A10-8850B wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, taking 5 wins out of 5 possible tests. The Intel Core i5-4570T does not win a single recorded test. The margins are consistent across the board, hovering around 14%.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 321 against the Intel's 275, a delta of 14.3%. The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core: AMD at 1339 versus Intel at 1147, again 14.3% in favor of AMD. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 3189 and Intel at 2732, with the same 14.3% gap. This consistency suggests the AMD chip has a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads that scales across different benchmark versions.

Single-core results follow the same trend. In Cinebench R20 single-core, AMD scores 189 against Intel's 161, a 14.8% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 450 versus Intel's 385, a 14.4% advantage. The AMD chip wins single-core tests by nearly the same margin as multi-core tests, which indicates that per-thread performance is genuinely higher, not just a core-count artifact.

The average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story. The Intel Core i5-4570T has an average score of 1108, while the AMD PRO A10-8850B has an average of 1098. That is a 10-point difference in the Intel's favor, even though the AMD chip wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database. This discrepancy arises because the two processors have different nearest rivals. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD PRO A12-8870 at 1107, the Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 at 1109, and the AMD Opteron 4280 at 1107, all within 0.1% of its score. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-1603 v3 at 1098, the Intel Pentium 6805 at 1099, and the Intel Core i5-3450S at 1099, also within 0.1%. Both CPUs sit at the 31st percentile versus all CPUs, so they occupy the same performance tier in the overall market.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD PRO A10-8850B outperforms the Intel Core i5-4570T in every recorded benchmark. The AMD chip leads by 14.3% in all Cinebench multi-core tests and by 14.4% to 14.8% in single-core tests. If raw performance is the only criterion, the AMD PRO A10-8850B is the clear choice.

However, the Intel Core i5-4570T has a major efficiency advantage. Its 35-watt TDP is dramatically lower than the AMD chip's 95-watt rating. For systems where cooling is limited, power consumption is a concern, or a smaller form factor is required, the Intel chip becomes attractive despite its lower benchmark scores. The 60-watt difference in thermal design power can translate into quieter operation, smaller power supplies, and less heat output.

The average benchmark scores suggest the two processors are closer than the head-to-head results imply. The Intel chip's average of 1108 is actually slightly higher than the AMD chip's 1098, and both sit at the 31st percentile. This means that in a broader benchmark suite, the gap might narrow or even reverse, depending on workload characteristics. The recorded head-to-head tests all favor AMD, but the database's overall averages show near-parity.

For users who prioritize multi-core rendering performance, the AMD PRO A10-8850B is the better pick. For users who need a low-power desktop processor with competitive average performance, the Intel Core i5-4570T should be considered. Neither chip supports ECC memory, both are locked, and both use DDR3.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-4570T | AMD PRO A10-8850B |

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

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.60 GHz | 4.10 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 95 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | AMD Socket FM2+ |

| Architecture | Haswell | Steamroller |

| Codename | Haswell | Godaveri |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 28 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | 2,411 million |

| Die Size | 177 mm² | 245 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 256 KB |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4 MB |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | None |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 34.1 GB/s |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 | Radeon R7 |

| Release Date | June 2013 | September 2015 |

| Production Status | Not recorded | End-of-life |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD PRO A10-8850B wins in pure compute performance. Every recorded Cinebench test, whether single-core or multi-core, goes to AMD with margins of at least 14.3%. This makes the AMD chip the better option for rendering workloads, video encoding, and any task that scales with CPU throughput. The higher base and boost clocks (3.90 GHz and 4.10 GHz versus 2.90 GHz and 3.60 GHz) provide a straightforward clock-speed advantage that shows up consistently in the benchmarks.

The Intel Core i5-4570T wins in power efficiency and platform flexibility. The 35-watt TDP is less than half of the AMD chip's 95-watt rating, making it suitable for compact builds, low-noise systems, or always-on machines where heat and electricity draw matter. The Intel chip uses a 22 nm process node, which is denser than the AMD chip's 28 nm node, and it includes a 4 MB shared L3 cache that the AMD chip lacks entirely. For workloads that benefit from a large cache hierarchy, the Intel architecture could close the gap in real-world usage, even if the recorded benchmarks favor AMD.

The Intel chip also has a slight edge in average benchmark score (1108 versus 1098), which suggests that outside the Cinebench suite, the Intel part may perform closer to parity or even ahead in specific applications. The AMD chip, meanwhile, has the memory bandwidth advantage with a recorded 34.1 GB/s, which could help in memory-intensive tasks.

In short: choose the AMD PRO A10-8850B for maximum compute performance in a desktop system with adequate cooling. Choose the Intel Core i5-4570T for low-power builds where the 35-watt TDP and compact platform are more important than the 14% benchmark deficit.