AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 vs Intel Core i5-3570T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly along application type. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 wins every measured Cinebench test, which stresses short, heavily threaded render bursts and single-thread integer work. Across five head-to-head comparisons, the R2312 takes all five, with margins ranging from 1.9% to 2.1%. That consistency suggests a small but real performance advantage in CPU-bound tasks, regardless of thread count or instruction mix.

The Intel Core i5-3570T does not win any of the five shared tests. However, the database contains one additional Geekbench result for the i5-3570T (multicore score of 1705, singlecore score of 578) that has no corresponding R2312 entry, so no direct head-to-head comparison exists for that suite. The i5-3570T's average benchmark score of 1136 places it at the 32nd percentile of all CPUs, while the R2312 sits at the 33rd percentile with an average of 1156. In practical terms, both processors occupy nearly the same performance tier, and the differences measured in Cinebench are within a few percent.

For workloads that rely on the integrated graphics, the R2312 pairs with Radeon Vega 3, while the i5-3570T uses Intel HD 2500. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either, so any conclusion about visual output remains qualitative. The R2312 also supports ECC memory, which the i5-3570T does not, making the AMD part the more suitable candidate for error-tolerant compute environments.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and foundries. The R2312 uses AMD's Zen+ architecture on a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The i5-3570T uses Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture on a 22 nm process, with a die size of 160 mm² and 1,400 million transistors. The node advantage for AMD is significant, but the transistor count difference is even more pronounced: the R2312 packs over 3.5 times as many transistors into a larger die.

Core and thread configurations differ. The R2312 has 2 cores and 4 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to reach four logical processors. The i5-3570T has 4 physical cores and 4 threads, with no hyper-threading enabled. This means the Intel part presents four independent physical execution units, while the AMD part presents two physical cores that each handle two threads. Despite this structural difference, the R2312 still edges ahead in multicore Cinebench tests, which indicates that its per-core efficiency and higher clocks compensate for the lower physical core count.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The R2312 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The i5-3570T provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has larger private caches at each level per core, while the Intel part has a larger aggregate L3 pool. The R2312 supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth, whereas the i5-3570T supports DDR3 on a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Socket and platform support diverge completely. The R2312 uses AMD Socket FP5, while the i5-3570T uses Intel Socket 1155. PCIe connectivity also differs: the R2312 exposes 8 Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the i5-3570T exposes 16 Gen 3 lanes. Both CPUs have locked multipliers and no overclocking support. The R2312 is marked as Active in production status with a release date of June 2022, while the i5-3570T has no production status recorded and a release date of April 2012.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The five shared Cinebench tests tell a consistent story. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the R2312 scores 338 against 331 for the i5-3570T, a 2.1% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the R2312 scores 1410 against 1383, a 2% lead. The R20 singlecore test shows 199 for the AMD part versus 195 for the Intel part, again a 2.1% margin. Cinebench R23 multicore puts the R2312 at 3359 and the i5-3570T at 3293, a 2% difference, and R23 singlecore shows 474 versus 465, a 1.9% lead for AMD.

These margins are small, but they are uniform. The AMD part wins by roughly 2% in every test, whether the workload uses one thread or all available threads. The consistency suggests a clock-driven advantage: the R2312 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 3.50 GHz, while the i5-3570T has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The R2312's higher clocks at both ends likely account for the measured edge, especially in single-thread tests where core count does not matter.

The average benchmark scores reflect the same ordering. The R2312 averages 1156, which places it 0.1% above the AMD Opteron 4334 and 0.2% above the Intel Core i3-8145UE, while sitting 0.5% below the AMD Opteron 6212 and 0.6% above the Intel Core i5-4430. The i5-3570T averages 1136, exactly matching the Intel Core i5-2550K, 0.1% below the Intel Xeon E5640, 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-N300, and 0.2% below the AMD Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE. Both CPUs cluster in the same performance neighborhood, surrounded by older desktop and embedded parts.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, as recorded in the database.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 | Intel Core i5-3570T |

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

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1155 |

| Architecture | Zen+ | Ivy Bridge |

| Process node | 12 nm | 22 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | 1,400 million |

| Die size | 210 mm² | 160 mm² |

| L1 cache | 96 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 256 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR3 |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | 8 (Gen 3, CPU only) | 16 (Gen 3, CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 3 | Intel HD 2500 |

| Release date | June 2022 | April 2012 |

| Production status | Active | Not recorded |

| Part number | YE2312C4T2OFH | SR0P1 |

| Average benchmark score | 1156 | 1136 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 33 | 32 |

The TDP gap is the most striking difference. The R2312 draws 15 W, exactly one-third of the i5-3570T's 45 W, while still achieving a higher average benchmark score. That efficiency profile makes the R2312 attractive for thermally constrained embedded designs, though the i5-3570T's four physical cores may still be preferable for software that scales poorly with simultaneous multithreading or that requires more physical core isolation.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 wins every single-thread test in the database. It scores 199 in Cinebench R20 singlecore versus 195 for the Intel Core i5-3570T, and 474 in Cinebench R23 singlecore versus 465, a 2.1% and 1.9% margin respectively.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in multicore performance?

A: The R2312 leads in all three multicore Cinebench tests. It scores 338 versus 331 in R15, 1410 versus 1383 in R20, and 3359 versus 3293 in R23, with margins of 2.1%, 2%, and 2%. The i5-3570T has four physical cores to the R2312's two, but the AMD part still comes out ahead.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-3570T support ECC memory?

A: No. The database records ECC memory support as true for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 and false for the Intel Core i5-3570T.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-3570T supports DDR3 on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 has a TDP of 15 W, while the Intel Core i5-3570T has a TDP of 45 W. The R2312 delivers a higher average benchmark score while drawing one-third the power.

Q: Where does each CPU rank among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 ranks at the 33rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 1156. The Intel Core i5-3570T ranks at the 32nd percentile with an average score of 1136.