Core i5-4570T vs Phenom II X6 1045T
Core i5-4570T
Phenom II X6 1045T
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 i5-4570T is positioned at rank 872 and the Phenom II X6 1045T is on rank 168, so the Phenom II X6 1045T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570T
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4570T | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4570T | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-4570T and Phenom II X6 1045T
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.
Phenom II X6 1045T
The Phenom II X6 1045T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,244 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4570T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1045T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570T versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-4570T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1045T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570T scores 3,223 against the Phenom II X6 1045T's 3,244 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom II X6 1045T. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570T vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T.
| Feature | Core i5-4570T | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+7% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,223 | 3,244 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 960 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,719 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4570T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1045T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4570T | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM3 |
| 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: Yes (Core i5-4570T) / not specified (Phenom II X6 1045T). The Core i5-4570T includes integrated graphics (HD 4600), while the Phenom II X6 1045T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-4570T | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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