AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs Intel Core i5-4570S Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a remarkably one-sided picture. Across every recorded Cinebench workload, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE finishes ahead of the Intel Core i5-4570S. The AMD part wins all six head-to-head comparisons, with no single test going to the Intel chip. This is not a case of one processor edging out the other in specific scenarios; the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE leads consistently in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering tasks.

The most significant advantage appears in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 509 against 428 for the Intel part, a lead of 18.9 percent. That gap carries through the newer Cinebench releases: R20 multi-core shows 2121 versus 1787, and R23 multi-core shows 5052 versus 4256, both at 18.7 percent deltas. For users running CPU-bound rendering, video encoding, or compilation tasks that scale across all four cores, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is clearly the stronger option.

Single-core performance tells a similar story, though the margin is slightly narrower in absolute terms. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the AMD part 71 points against 60, a delta of 18.3 percent. The R20 and R23 single-core tests show 299 versus 252 and 713 versus 600 respectively, both at approximately 18.7 to 18.8 percent deltas. Applications that rely heavily on one or two threads, such as legacy software, spreadsheet work, or lightly threaded games, still favor the AMD chip by a substantial margin.

The Intel Core i5-4570S does have one recorded benchmark that is not present for the AMD part: Geekbench results. The Intel chip scores 2945 in Geekbench multi-core and 1083 in single-core. However, since the database does not include corresponding Geekbench numbers for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE, a direct comparison in that suite is not possible from the recorded data. The only head-to-head tests available are the six Cinebench runs, and the AMD processor wins all of them.

Percentile rankings reinforce the overall positioning. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE sits at the 38th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Core i5-4570S sits at the 37th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 1461, compared to 1426 for the Intel part. These aggregate figures place both processors in the same general performance tier, but the Ryzen chip holds a measurable edge in the averaged data.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded measurements, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is the better performer in every head-to-head test. It wins all six Cinebench comparisons, with deltas ranging from 18.3 to 18.9 percent. The average benchmark score favors AMD by 35 points, and the percentile ranking is one point higher. Anyone choosing purely on benchmark output should select the AMD part.

The Intel Core i5-4570S is not without merits in other dimensions, but those are not reflected in the benchmark data. It offers a larger shared L3 cache at 6 MB versus 4 MB, and it supports DDR3 memory rather than DDR4. It also draws more power according to the thermal design power figures: 65 watts versus 35 watts. These differences matter for platform compatibility and cooling requirements, but they do not translate into a performance win in any recorded test.

For users with an existing Socket 1150 motherboard and DDR3 memory, the Core i5-4570S could be a drop-in upgrade path. For new builds, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE on Socket AM4 offers better measured performance, lower power draw, and DDR4 support. The data does not support choosing the Intel part on performance grounds alone.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 509 against 428 for the Intel Core i5-4570S. That is an 18.9 percent advantage, the highest delta recorded in any test. The R20 and R23 multi-core tests both show 18.7 percent gaps, with scores of 2121 versus 1787 and 5052 versus 4256 respectively. These results indicate that the AMD chip scales better with multi-threaded workloads, delivering roughly one-fifth more performance in rendering tasks.

Single-core results follow a similar pattern. The R15 single-core test shows 71 versus 60, an 18.3 percent lead for AMD. The R20 single-core test shows 299 versus 252, an 18.7 percent gap. The R23 single-core test shows 713 versus 600, an 18.8 percent gap. The consistency of these percentages across different Cinebench versions suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The nearest rivals data for each chip provides additional context. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is most closely matched by the Intel Core i3-7350K, which has an average score of 1462 against AMD's 1461, a delta of -0.1 percent. The Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5 scores 1465, putting it 0.3 percent ahead of the AMD part. On the Intel side, the Core i5-4570S is closest to the Core i7-3820, which scores 1424 against 1426, a 0.2 percent gap. The Xeon Bronze 3106 trails by 0.3 percent, and the Core i7-3720QM trails by 0.4 percent. These figures show that both processors sit in a crowded mid-range field, but the AMD chip sits slightly higher within that field.

It is worth remembering the Intel Core i5-4570S has Geekbench scores in the database, but the AMD chip does not have corresponding entries. The Intel part records 2945 in Geekbench multi-core and 1083 in single-core. Without matching AMD data, these numbers cannot be used for a head-to-head comparison, but they do indicate that the Intel chip remains competitive in certain synthetic workloads outside the Cinebench suite.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE wins all three multi-core comparisons. Scores are 509 in R15, 2121 in R20, and 5052 in R23, giving deltas of 18.9 percent in R15 and 18.7 percent in both R20 and R20.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-4570S competitive in single-core performance?

A: No recorded test shows a win for the Intel part. The best Intel score is 60 in R15 single-core, while AMD scores 71, a delta of 18.7 percent.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE averages 1461 overall, 35 points ahead of the Intel Core i5-4570S, which averages 1426.

Q: Which processor has the higher thermal design power figure?

A: The AMD chip is rated at 35 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 65 watts.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory bus, while the Intel chip supports DDR3 with the same dual-channel bus.

Q: Do percentile rankings place these chips close together?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is at the 38th percentile, and the Core i5-4570S is at the 37th percentile.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570S has 6 MB shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE has 4 MB shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It integrates 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-4570S uses the Haswell architecture, built on a 22 nm process at Intel. It integrates 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. The AMD chip's newer node and larger transistor count reflect a later design timeframe, released in May 2018 compared to June 2013 for Intel.

Both processors feature four cores and four threads, with no hyper-threading on either side. The base clock on the AMD chip is 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and the same boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The higher base clock on the AMD part likely contributes to its consistent lead in single-threaded tests, despite both reaching the same boost ceiling.

Cache layouts differ between the two. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger shared L3 pool does not offset AMD's performance lead in the recorded benchmarks, but it may benefit workloads with high cache reuse.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE supports DDR4 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and ECC support. The Intel Core i5-4570S supports DDR3 memory and does not support ECC. The database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part. Platform choices follow these differences: AMD uses Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 3 at 8 lanes from the CPU, while Intel uses Socket 1150 with PCIe Gen 3.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8, while Intel ships HD 4600 with the Core i5-4570S. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either chip, so no performance comparison is possible. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The AMD part is marked as active in production status, while the Intel part has no recorded production status. The Ryzen chip also has a part number of YD220BC6M4MFBYD220BC6FBMPK, while the Intel chip is identified as SR14J.