Atom x5-E8000 vs Core i5-4570T

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Core i5-4570T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-E8000

4 / 4

3,219

0.0%

3,223

+0.1%

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 Atom x5-E8000 is positioned at rank 18 and the Core i5-4570T is on rank 872, so the Atom x5-E8000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18858%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17819%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12938%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3898%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3087%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2701%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1547%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1527%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1390%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1390%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1374%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1337%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1319%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1313%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1301%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

100%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

100%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

99%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

99%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

99%

#878

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

99%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

97%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

97%

#884

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

96%

#885

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

96%

#886

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

95%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4570T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x5-E8000 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom x5-E8000	Core i5-4570T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom x5-E8000 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $18 (vs $45), it costs 60% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 150% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-4570T.

Insight	Atom x5-E8000	Core i5-4570T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+150%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4570T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E8000 and Core i5-4570T

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

Core i5-4570T

The Core i5-4570T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 3,223 points. Launch price was $222.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-E8000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4570T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-E8000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570T — a 110.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570T. The Atom x5-E8000 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4570T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E8000 scores 3,219 against the Core i5-4570T's 3,223 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4570T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000 vs 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570T.

Feature	Atom x5-E8000	Core i5-4570T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.04 GHz	3.6 GHz+246%
Base Clock	—	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4096 kB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,219	3,223
Geekbench 6 Single	—	960
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,719

🧠

Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-4570T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom x5-E8000) vs 16 (Core i5-4570T) — the Core i5-4570T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom x5-E8000) and Intel 8 Series,Intel 9 Series (Core i5-4570T).

Feature	Atom x5-E8000	Core i5-4570T
Socket	—	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-E8000) / Yes (Core i5-4570T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Atom x5-E8000) and HD 4600 (Core i5-4570T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570T targets Desktop.