Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
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 9 7900X 12-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is widely praised for its exceptional performance in gaming, content creation, and multitasking, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. While it runs hot by default, most reviewers find that adjusting BIOS settings like PBO and thermal limits resolves this, and the CPU remains stable and powerful. The lack of an included cooler and the need for an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM are common considerations, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great for content creation
- Strong multitasking capabilities
- Good value for money
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot by default
- No cooler included
- Requires AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- High power consumption (170W TDP)
- Motherboard prices high
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 4570 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 4570 | 7900X |
| Codename | Haswell | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| P-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | 4 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 64★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28★ |
| TDP | 84★ | 170 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 230★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA1150 offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.