Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
Reviewers are highly satisfied with this i5 processor as a budget-friendly upgrade from an i3, noting significant performance boosts for tasks like Zoom virtual backgrounds. Most praise its reliable operation and good value, though one user mentions they haven't tested it and another suggests sturdier packaging for the item itself.
Pros
- Significant performance boost from i3
- Good value for money
- Reliable operation out of the box
- Enables Zoom virtual background feature
- Well-packaged delivery
Cons
- Packaging not original
- Some users not testing product
- Might need hard case for protection
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is widely praised as an excellent budget CPU for AM4 builds, offering great value, low power consumption, and solid performance for 1080p gaming and productivity. Users highlight its compatibility with older motherboards and significant upgrades from older Ryzen chips. However, some note the lack of PCIe 4.0 support and the need for a dedicated GPU, with a few mentioning the stock cooler's thermal performance as a concern.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Low power consumption
- Solid 1080p gaming performance
- Compatible with older AM4 boards
- Significant upgrade from older Ryzen
Cons
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- Requires dedicated GPU
- Stock cooler thermal performance
- No overclocking support
- Not ideal for high-end gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 4570 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 4570 | 5500 |
| Codename | — | Cezanne |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 4 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 16★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | 84 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 88★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
No current pricing available
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.