CPU
GPU
Core i5-4570
Opteron 6272
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 Core i5-4570 is positioned at rank 406 and the Opteron 6272 is on rank 65, so the Opteron 6272 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6272
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4570 | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4570 | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Core i5-4570 and Opteron 6272
Core i5-4570
The Core i5-4570 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,237 points. Launch price was $221.
Opteron 6272
The Opteron 6272 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8.00391 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,240 points. Launch price was $325.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4570 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6272 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6272 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570 versus 3 GHz on the Opteron 6272 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-4570 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 6272 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570 scores 5,237 against the Opteron 6272's 5,240 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 6272. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6272.
| Feature | Core i5-4570 | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8.00391 MB (per core)+3102% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 5,237 | 5,240 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,114 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4570 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6272 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4570 | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570) / not specified (Opteron 6272). The Core i5-4570 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Opteron 6272 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570 rivals FX-8320.
| Feature | Core i5-4570 | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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