AMD Ryzen 3 1300X vs Intel Core i5-3570K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-3570K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3570K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Name Intel Core i5-3570K
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-3570K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-3570K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3570K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
135 $ Release price 235 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10602
10602
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10165
10165

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3916
3916
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3300
3300

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3202
3202
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2286
2286

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2975
2975
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2866
2866

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1594
1594
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1447
1447

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1357
1357
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1041
1041

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1120
1120
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
755
755

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
553
553
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
510
510

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
360
360
Intel Core i5-3570K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
275
275