Athlon 240GE vs Core i5-4570R
Athlon 240GE
Core i5-4570R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 240GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 240GE | Core i5-4570R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 240GE | Core i5-4570R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+452%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Athlon 240GE and Core i5-4570R
Athlon 240GE
The Athlon 240GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,561 points. Launch price was $75.
Core i5-4570R
The Core i5-4570R 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,578 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 240GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4570R offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4570R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 240GE versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-4570R — a 9% clock advantage for the Athlon 240GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Athlon 240GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4570R uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 240GE scores 4,561 against the Core i5-4570R's 4,578 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4570R. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 930 vs 955, a 2.7% lead for the Core i5-4570R that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Core i5-4570R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,561 | 4,578 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 930 | 955+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 240GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4570R uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Athlon 240GE versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4570R — the Athlon 240GE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 240GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 240GE) vs 16 (Core i5-4570R) — the Core i5-4570R offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B450 (Athlon 240GE) and B85,Q87,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4570R).
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Core i5-4570R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 240GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 240GE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570R). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 240GE) and Iris Pro Graphics 5200 (Core i5-4570R) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 240GE targets Budget Desktop, Core i5-4570R targets Small Form Factor Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 240GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400; Core i5-4570R rivals A10-7850K.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Core i5-4570R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Small Form Factor Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 240GE launched at $75 MSRP, while the Core i5-4570R debuted at $250. At current prices ($110 vs $20), the Core i5-4570R is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 240GE delivers 41.5 pts/$ vs 228.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-4570R — making the Core i5-4570R the 138.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 240GE | Core i5-4570R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-70% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $20-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.5 | 228.9+452% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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