AMD PRO A10-9700 vs Intel Core i5-4570TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700 has 4 physical cores, while the Intel Core i5-4570TE has 2 physical cores. Both processors support 4 threads.

Q: Are there benchmark results where the Intel Core i5-4570TE wins?

A: The recorded head-to-head benchmark results show the AMD PRO A10-9700 winning all five tests. The Intel Core i5-4570TE does not register a single win in the compared Cinebench workloads.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two CPUs?

A: The largest measured difference is 13.3%, which appears in three tests: Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R20 single-core, and Cinebench R23 multi-core. The AMD PRO A10-9700 leads in every case.

Q: How does the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700 pairs with a Radeon R7 integrated GPU, whereas the Intel Core i5-4570TE uses Intel HD 4600 graphics. No benchmark results are provided for either integrated solution.

Q: What memory technologies does each chip support?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700 supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel Core i5-4570TE supports DDR3 memory. Both run memory in dual-channel mode.

Q: Which processor was released more recently?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700 was released in July 2017. The Intel Core i5-4570TE was released in June 2013, making the AMD part roughly four years newer.

Architecture Differences

The AMD PRO A10-9700 and Intel Core i5-4570TE come from fundamentally different design schools. AMD builds the PRO A10-9700 on the Excavator architecture, codenamed Bristol Ridge, using a 28 nm process from GlobalFoundries. Intel counters with the Haswell architecture, also codenamed Haswell, fabricated on a 22 nm process at Intel's own fabs. The process node difference is meaningful: 28 nm versus 22 nm, which typically influences power efficiency and transistor density.

The transistor counts tell a stark story. AMD integrates 3,100 million transistors on a 250 mm² die. Intel fits 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. Despite having fewer transistors, Intel achieves a smaller die, a result of the denser 22 nm process. The AMD part uses a larger physical area to house its Excavator cores and integrated Radeon R7 graphics.

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD PRO A10-9700 offers 4 cores and 4 threads, a straightforward quad-core layout with no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core i5-4570TE offers 2 physical cores and 4 threads, relying on Hyper-Threading to reach the same thread count as the AMD chip. The extra physical cores on the AMD side likely contribute to its multi-threaded benchmark advantage.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. AMD provides 320 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed. Intel provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel part's shared L3 cache is a notable architectural feature absent from the AMD design, though the recorded benchmarks still favor AMD in all tested workloads.

Clock speeds differ. The AMD PRO A10-9700 runs at a 3.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 3.80 GHz. The Intel Core i5-4570TE runs at a 2.70 GHz base clock and boosts to 3.30 GHz. The AMD chip holds a 0.80 GHz base clock advantage and a 0.50 GHz boost clock advantage. Given the same thread count, the higher clocks plus additional physical cores explain much of the measured performance gap.

Memory support reflects the platforms' respective eras. The AMD PRO A10-9700 supports DDR4 memory with a listed bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-4570TE supports DDR3 memory and does not have a bandwidth figure recorded. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The DDR4 support aligns with the AMD socket AM4 platform, while the Intel part uses socket 1150.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD lists PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU only. Intel lists PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count specification. Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both have locked multipliers, so overclocking is not a distinguishing feature.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD PRO A10-9700 is the clear winner in the recorded benchmark suite. It takes all five head-to-head Cinebench tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across three Cinebench versions. The consistency of the wins, with deltas between 13.2% and 13.3%, suggests a steady performance advantage rather than a workload-specific edge.

For multi-threaded rendering tasks, the AMD part's quad-core layout provides a structural benefit. Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R20 multi-core, and Cinebench R23 multi-core all show the AMD chip ahead. The 4 physical cores allow it to handle parallel workloads without relying on thread virtualization, which likely explains the repeatable multi-core wins.

The single-core results are more surprising given the architectural differences. The AMD PRO A10-9700 leads in Cinebench R20 single-core by 13.3% and in Cinebench R23 single-core by 13.2%. Despite the Intel chip's newer 22 nm process and shared L3 cache, the AMD chip's higher clock speeds appear to carry the day. The 3.80 GHz boost clock versus 3.30 GHz gives AMD a 0.50 GHz advantage that the Haswell core cannot overcome in these tests.

The Intel Core i5-4570TE does have a Geekbench result recorded, with a multi-core score of 1857 and a single-core score of 966. However, no corresponding Geekbench result exists for the AMD PRO A10-9700 in the database, so no direct comparison is possible for that suite. The Intel part's advantage, if any, would have to come from workloads not represented in the head-to-head data.

The Intel chip does hold one practical advantage: power consumption. Its 35 W TDP is significantly lower than the AMD part's 65 W TDP. For systems where cooling and power draw are primary concerns, the Intel Core i5-4570TE may be the more appropriate choice despite its lower benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD PRO A10-9700 uses 4 cores, while the Intel Core i5-4570TE uses 2 cores. Both support 4 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD at 3.50 GHz versus Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks differ: AMD at 3.80 GHz versus Intel at 3.30 GHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 35 W TDP. This 30 W difference makes the Intel chip substantially more power-efficient on paper.

Sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket AM4, while Intel uses Socket 1150. The architectures differ: Excavator (Bristol Ridge) for AMD versus Haswell for Intel. Process nodes differ: 28 nm for AMD versus 22 nm for Intel. Foundries differ: GlobalFoundries for AMD versus Intel for the Intel chip.

Transistor counts and die sizes differ. AMD integrates 3,100 million transistors on a 250 mm² die. Intel integrates 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. Cache configurations differ: AMD has 320 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 with no L3; Intel has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs by generation. AMD supports DDR4 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR3 with no bandwidth recorded. Both use dual-channel memory buses. PCIe support is listed as Gen 3 for both, but AMD specifies 8 lanes from the CPU only, while Intel provides no lane count.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon R7, Intel includes Intel HD 4600. Release dates differ: AMD in July 2017, Intel in June 2013. Part numbers differ: AD970BAGM44AB for AMD, SR172 for Intel. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data paints a consistent picture across all five compared workloads. The AMD PRO A10-9700 wins every test, with the performance margin hovering tightly between 13.2% and 13.3%. This uniformity across different Cinebench versions and workload types indicates a stable, architecture-level performance advantage rather than a test-specific anomaly.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD PRO A10-9700 scores 306 against the Intel Core i5-4570TE's 270. That is a 13.3% lead. The AMD chip's two additional physical cores likely drive this multi-threaded result, as both processors present four threads to the scheduler.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows the same pattern. The AMD part scores 1275, while the Intel part scores 1126. The 13.2% delta confirms that the AMD advantage persists in newer rendering workloads. The quad-core layout appears to scale better than the dual-core with Hyper-Threading configuration.

Single-core performance is where the result becomes more interesting. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the AMD PRO A10-9700 scores 179 versus 158 for the Intel Core i5-4570TE, a 13.3% advantage. Single-core workloads cannot benefit from the AMD chip's extra physical cores, so this result likely stems from the clock speed gap. The AMD chip boosts to 3.80 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel chip's 3.30 GHz boost.

Cinebench R23 multi-core reinforces the multi-threaded story. The AMD part scores 3037, the Intel part scores 2681, a 13.3% delta. The absolute scores are the highest of any recorded test, reflecting Cinebench R23's heavier workload, but the relative margin remains consistent.

Cinebench R23 single-core closes the comparison with a 428 to 378 result in favor of AMD, a 13.2% lead. This mirrors the R20 single-core result and confirms that the AMD chip's single-thread performance advantage is not a fluke of any single benchmark version.

The average benchmark scores in the database align with these head-to-head results. The AMD PRO A10-9700 has an average benchmark score of 1045, while the Intel Core i5-4570TE has an average score of 1062. Interestingly, the Intel part's average is slightly higher despite losing all head-to-head tests. This discrepancy arises because the Intel chip has a Geekbench result included in its average, whereas the AMD chip does not. The Geekbench multi-core score of 1857 and single-core score of 966 for the Intel part contribute to its higher average.

Both processors sit at the 29th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 with an identical average score of 1045, the Intel Core i5-6350HQ at 1046, and the AMD PRO A10-8770 at 1046. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Opteron 4376 HE at 1061, the Intel Core i5-2380P at 1063, and the Intel Core i3-4360 at 1061. These rival comparisons show both chips occupying a similar performance tier, despite the AMD chip's clean sweep in direct head-to-head testing.

The win tally is unambiguous: AMD takes 5 wins, Intel takes 0. For users prioritizing raw Cinebench performance, the AMD PRO A10-9700 is the stronger choice. For users prioritizing low power draw, the Intel Core i5-4570TE's 35 W TDP presents a compelling counterargument, though the performance data shows a clear gap in favor of the AMD chip.