Intel Core i5-3570 vs AMD A8-6500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-3570 or Intel Core i5-3570 – 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 Intel Core i5-3570 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 i5-3570, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A8-6500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-6500, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3570 Name AMD A8-6500
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A8-6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3570 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3570 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD A8-6500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6500 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3570 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3570 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-6500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-6500 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8570D, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
11.0 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8570D
22 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 256
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 4
7 Generation 5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3570 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-6500 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1155 Socket FM2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
213 $ Release price 85 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10165
10165
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
5781
5781

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4914
4914
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2833
2833

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3300
3300
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2017
2017

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2788
2788
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1299
1299

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
805
805
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
489
489

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
510
510
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
293
293

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
132
132
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
90
90

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3.3
3.3

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3570
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1.6
1.6
AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
0.9
0.9