A10-6790K vs Core i5-4570TE
A10-6790K
Core i5-4570TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-6790K is positioned at rank 414 and the Core i5-4570TE is on rank 898, so the A10-6790K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A10-6790K
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-6790K | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-6790K | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-6790K and Core i5-4570TE
A10-6790K
The A10-6790K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,112 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i5-4570TE
The Core i5-4570TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,085 points. Launch price was $239.
Processing Power
The A10-6790K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4570TE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6790K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790K versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4570TE — a 26.3% clock advantage for the A10-6790K (base: 4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A10-6790K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4570TE uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-6790K scores 3,112 against the Core i5-4570TE's 3,085 — a 0.9% lead for the A10-6790K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 412 vs 966, a 80.4% lead for the Core i5-4570TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-6790K vs 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570TE.
| Feature | A10-6790K | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+30% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+48% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4096 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,112 | 3,085 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 412 | 966+134% |
Memory & Platform
The A10-6790K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4570TE uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-6790K) and H81,B85,H87,Q87,Z87,Q85,C226,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4570TE).
| Feature | A10-6790K | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the A10-6790K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-6790K) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570TE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6790K) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4570TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6790K targets Budget, Core i5-4570TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: A10-6790K rivals Core i3-4340; Core i5-4570TE rivals Embedded R-Series.
| Feature | A10-6790K | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8670D | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Embedded |
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