Core i5-4570T vs FX-7500

Core i5-4570T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

FX-7500

4 Cores4 Thrd19 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4570T

2 / 4

3,223

+0.4%

3,209

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i5-4570T is positioned at rank 872 and the FX-7500 is on rank 668, so the FX-7500 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 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 Per Dollar FX-7500

#656

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

914%

#657

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

901%

#658

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

827%

#659

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

823%

#660

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

816%

#662

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

788%

#663

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

755%

#664

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

754%

#665

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

734%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

97%

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 FX-7500 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4570T	FX-7500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FX-7500 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $25 (vs $45), it costs 44% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 79% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-4570T.

Insight	Core i5-4570T	FX-7500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+79%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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.

Core i5-4570T Benchmark Check

FX-7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4570T and FX-7500

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.

FX-7500

The FX-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,209 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4570T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-7500 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-7500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570T versus 3.3 GHz on the FX-7500 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-4570T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-7500 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570T scores 3,223 against the FX-7500's 3,209 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4570T.

Feature	Core i5-4570T	FX-7500
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+38%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4096 kB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4096 kB+1500%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	3,223	3,209
Geekbench 6 Single	960	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,719	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4570T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-7500 uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-4570T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-4570T) vs 8 (FX-7500) — the Core i5-4570T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-4570T	FX-7500
Socket	LGA1150	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i5-4570T) vs AMD-V (FX-7500). Both include integrated graphics — HD 4600 (Core i5-4570T) and Radeon R7 (FX-7500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570T targets Desktop, FX-7500 targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i5-4570T	FX-7500
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD 4600	Radeon R7
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4570T launched at $195 MSRP, while the FX-7500 debuted at $100. At current prices ($45 vs $25), the FX-7500 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4570T delivers 71.6 pts/$ vs 128.4 pts/$ for the FX-7500 — making the FX-7500 the 56.7% better value option.