Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
The Intel Core i5-4570 is widely praised for its fast performance, low power consumption, and cool operation, making it a solid choice for gaming and everyday tasks. Users appreciate the included stock cooler and easy installation, though some note that the price is a bit high and overclocking is limited on non-K models. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the money, especially for those who don't need overclocking.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Low power consumption
- Runs cool
- Easy installation
- Included stock cooler
Cons
- Price a bit high
- Overclocking limited on non-K
- Stock cooler basic
- No overclocking on H87 boards
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 | Haswell | Cezanne |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 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 | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24★ |
| TDP | 84 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 88★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | None |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
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
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.