CPU
GPU
Core i5-4570TE
A10-6700
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 i5-4570TE is positioned at rank 898 and the A10-6700 is on rank 415, so the A10-6700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570TE
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4570TE | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4570TE | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 i5-4570TE and A10-6700
Core i5-4570TE
The Core i5-4570TE 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 3,085 points. Launch price was $239.
A10-6700
The A10-6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,109 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4570TE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-6700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4570TE versus 4.3 GHz on the A10-6700 — a 26.3% clock advantage for the A10-6700 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-4570TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-6700 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570TE scores 3,085 against the A10-6700's 3,109 — a 0.8% lead for the A10-6700. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 966 vs 438, a 75.2% lead for the Core i5-4570TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570TE vs 0 kB on the A10-6700.
| Feature | Core i5-4570TE | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,085 | 3,109 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 966+121% | 438 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4570TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-6700 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Q87,Z87,Q85,C226,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4570TE) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-6700).
| Feature | Core i5-4570TE | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570TE) vs AMD-V (A10-6700). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4570TE) and Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570TE targets Embedded, A10-6700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570TE rivals Embedded R-Series; A10-6700 rivals Core i3-3240.
| Feature | Core i5-4570TE | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | Radeon HD 8670D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Embedded | Budget |
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