Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs Core i5-3570
Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Core i5-3570
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3570
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 Ryzen Embedded V2A46 and Core i5-3570
Ryzen Embedded V2A46
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,999 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-3570
The Core i5-3570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,932 points. Launch price was $231.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-3570 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-3570 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-3570 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-3570 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 scores 4,999 against the Core i5-3570's 4,932 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2A46. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3570.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,999+1% | 4,932 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,780 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 741 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,246 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3570 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1155 |
| 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 (Ryzen Embedded V2A46) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3570). The Core i5-3570 includes integrated graphics (HD 2500), while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3570 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-3570 rivals Ryzen 3 1200.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD 2500 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i5-3570 debuted at $194. At current prices ($0 vs $35), the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is $35 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V2A46 | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $194 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 140.9 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2012 |
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