Intel Atom x7425E vs Intel Core i5-4570R Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Atom x7425E wins every single recorded Cinebench comparison against the Intel Core i5-4570R, taking all six head-to-head tests. The Atom posts a 13.5% or higher score advantage in every workload category, both single-core and multi-core. For any user whose primary concern is raw Cinebench throughput, the Atom x7425E is the clear choice. The Core i5-4570R, an end-of-life desktop part from 2013, does not win a single benchmark in the comparison. Its only measurable advantages are architectural: a larger die, more transistors, dual-channel memory, and a more powerful integrated GPU. If the application relies on those specific features rather than CPU compute, the i5-4570R remains relevant. Otherwise, the data points squarely to the Atom x7425E.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different Intel design eras. The Atom x7425E uses the Alder Lake-N architecture, built on a 10 nm process, with Gracemont efficiency cores. It is a mobile segment chip, currently active in production, and fits the Intel BGA 1264 socket. In contrast, the Core i5-4570R is a Haswell architecture part, codenamed Crystal Well, fabricated on a 22 nm process. It is a desktop segment chip that is now end-of-life, using the Intel BGA 1364 socket.

The Atom x7425E integrates 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz. Its cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-4570R also has 4 cores and 4 threads, but its base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost of 3.20 GHz. Its cache structure is different: 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Atom has a smaller transistor count footprint, but the i5-4570R explicitly lists 1,700 million transistors on a 260 mm² die.

Memory support separates them further. The Atom x7425E supports DDR4 and DDR5, but only through a single-channel memory bus, yielding 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The i5-4570R supports only DDR3, yet uses a dual-channel bus, which provides 25.6 GB/s. The Atom also offers PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-4570R provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The integrated graphics differ: the Atom has UHD Graphics 24EU, while the i5-4570R carries Intel Iris Pro 5200.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark results show a clean sweep for the Atom x7425E in compute workloads. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, in both single-core and multi-core variants, favors the Atom. The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Atom leads by 14.8%. The other five tests all show the Atom ahead by either 13.5% or 13.6%. This consistency suggests the Atom's higher boost clock, combined with its newer architecture, provides a decisive advantage in render-style tasks.

The Core i5-4570R does not win any of the six head-to-head benchmarks. However, its strengths lie outside those specific tests. The i5-4570R has a dual-channel memory controller, which can be beneficial for memory-intensive applications that are not captured in the Cinebench suite. It also has the Intel Iris Pro 5200 integrated GPU, which is a more capable graphics solution than the Atom's UHD Graphics 24EU. For workloads that rely heavily on the integrated GPU, such as basic media playback or light GPU-accelerated tasks, the i5-4570R has a structural advantage. Additionally, the i5-4570R's higher base clock (2.70 GHz vs 1.50 GHz) could favor sustained workloads that do not trigger boost behavior. But the data shows that in the measured Cinebench tests, the Atom's boost clock of 3.40 GHz is sufficient to overcome any base clock deficit.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Atom x7425E scores 4403 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i5-4570R scores 3879. The Atom leads by 13.5%.

Q: Is the single-core performance of the Atom x7425E better than the i5-4570R?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Atom scores 621 versus 547 for the i5-4570R, a 13.5% advantage. The same pattern holds in R15 and R20 single-core tests.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth differences between the two?

A: The Atom x7425E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-4570R supports DDR3 with a dual-channel bus and 25.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Atom has higher theoretical bandwidth, but the i5 has dual-channel access.

Q: Does the Core i5-4570R have any benchmark win over the Atom x7425E?

A: In the recorded head-to-head data, no. The Atom x7425E wins all six Cinebench tests. The i5-4570R has no wins in this comparison.

Q: Which CPU has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Atom x7425E has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-4570R has 4 MB of shared L3. The Atom also has a larger L1 cache per core (96 KB vs 64 KB).

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the Intel Atom x7425E and the Intel Core i5-4570R have locked multipliers (multiplierUnlocked: false).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent pattern of Atom dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Atom x7425E scores 443 against the i5-4570R's 390, a 13.6% lead. The R15 single-core test is even more lopsided: 62 for the Atom versus 54 for the i5, a 14.8% margin. This 14.8% delta is the largest of any test in the comparison.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Atom again takes both tests. Multi-core shows 1849 versus 1629, a 13.5% delta. Single-core shows 260 versus 229, also a 13.5% delta. The Cinebench R23 results mirror this exactly: multi-core is 4403 versus 3879 (13.5%), and single-core is 621 versus 547 (13.5%). Across all six tests, the Atom's margin never dips below 13.5%, and it peaks at 14.8% in R15 single-core.

The average benchmark score in the database tells a slightly different story, because it includes additional tests. The Atom x7425E has an average score of 1273, while the i5-4570R has an average of 1318. This is due to the i5's inclusion of Geekbench tests, where it scores 2872 multi-core and 943 single-core; those Geekbench numbers are not present for the Atom in the data. Still, within the Cinebench suite, the Atom is the clear winner. The i5-4570R's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Celeron G6900E and G6900T, both with average scores of 1321 (a delta of -0.2%), which suggests the i5 sits in a comparable performance tier to those parts. The Atom's rivals include the Intel Core i5-4430S at 1274 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-4670T at 1271 (0.2% delta), placing the Atom in a similar range.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Specification | Intel Atom x7425E | Intel Core i5-4570R |

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

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Haswell |

| Codename | Alder Lake-N | Crystal Well |

| Generation | Atom (Gracemont) | Core i5 (Haswell) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 22 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 1,700 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 260 mm² |

| Base Clock | 1500 MHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| TDP | 12 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1264 | Intel BGA 1364 |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (shared) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 24EU | Intel Iris Pro 5200 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2023-01-02 | 2013-06-01 |

| Launch MSRP | $58 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRMLN | SR18P |

The Atom x7425E launches with a 12 W TDP versus the i5-4570R's 65 W TDP, a substantial difference in power draw. The Atom also has a newer release date, an active production status, and a smaller process node. The i5-4570R counters with a larger transistor count and die size, a higher base clock, dual-channel memory, more PCIe lanes, and a more advanced integrated GPU. Both are 4-core, 4-thread parts with no ECC support and no unlocked multiplier.