
PRO A10-9700E vs Core i5-4570TE

PRO A10-9700E

Core i5-4570TE
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 PRO A10-9700E is positioned at rank 350 and the Core i5-4570TE is on rank 898, so the PRO A10-9700E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-9700E
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-9700E | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-9700E | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 PRO A10-9700E and Core i5-4570TE

PRO A10-9700E
The PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,057 points. Launch price was $69.

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.
Processing Power
The PRO A10-9700E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4570TE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-9700E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the PRO A10-9700E versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4570TE — a 5.9% clock advantage for the PRO A10-9700E (base: 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The PRO A10-9700E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4570TE uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-9700E scores 3,057 against the Core i5-4570TE's 3,085 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4570TE.
| Feature | PRO A10-9700E | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4096 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,057 | 3,085 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 966 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A10-9700E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4570TE uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A10-9700E | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A10-9700E) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570TE). The Core i5-4570TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the PRO A10-9700E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570TE rivals Embedded R-Series.
| Feature | PRO A10-9700E | Core i5-4570TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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