AMD A10-6700 vs Intel Core i5-3570K

Comparative analysis of AMD A10-6700 and Intel Core i5-3570K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

AMD A10-6700

Intel Core i5-3570K

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD A10-6700

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 1 month(s) later
Around 13% higher clock speed: 4.3 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
Around 6% higher maximum core temperature: 71.30°C vs 67.4°C
4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 18% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 77 Watt
Around 27% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3083 vs 2421
Around 27% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3083 vs 2421

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	June 2013 vs 8 April 2012
Maximum frequency	4.3 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
Maximum core temperature	71.30°C vs 67.4°C
L2 cache	4 MB vs 1024 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 77 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3083 vs 2421
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3083 vs 2421

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3570K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 28% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2047 vs 1604
Around 60% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4953 vs 3104
Around 60% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 850 vs 532
Around 97% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2851 vs 1445
Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.46 vs 3.332
Around 41% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 10.487 vs 7.429
2.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.421 vs 0.149
3.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.944 vs 0.494
2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.836 vs 2.801

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
L1 cache	256 KB vs 192 KB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2047 vs 1604
PassMark - CPU mark	4953 vs 3104
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	850 vs 532
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2851 vs 1445
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.46 vs 3.332
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	10.487 vs 7.429
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.421 vs 0.149
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.944 vs 0.494
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	5.836 vs 2.801

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD A10-6700
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-3570K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1604

2047

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3104

4953

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

532

850

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1445

2851

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.332

3.46

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

7.429

10.487

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.149

0.421

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.494

1.944

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.801

5.836

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3083

2421

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3083

2421

Name	AMD A10-6700	Intel Core i5-3570K
PassMark - Single thread mark	1604	2047
PassMark - CPU mark	3104	4953
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	532	850
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1445	2851
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.332	3.46
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	7.429	10.487
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.149	0.421
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	0.494	1.944
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	2.801	5.836
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	923
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1228
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3083	2421
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	923
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1228
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3083	2421
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		1740

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD A10-6700	Intel Core i5-3570K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Richland	Ivy Bridge
Family	AMD A-Series Processors
Launch date	June 2013	8 April 2012
OPN PIB	AD6700OKHLBOX
OPN Tray	AD6700OKA44HL
Place in performance rating	2261	2244
Series	AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$235
Price now		$143.99
Processor Number		i5-3570K
Status		Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)		14.67
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.7 GHz	3.40 GHz
Die size	246 mm	160 mm
L1 cache	192 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	4 MB	1024 KB
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm SOI	22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	71 °C	67 °C
Maximum core temperature	71.30°C	67.4°C
Maximum frequency	4.3 GHz	3.80 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	4	4
Transistor count	1178 million	1400 Million
Unlocked
Bus Speed		5 GT/s DMI
L3 cache		6144 KB
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Supported memory frequency	1866 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR3 1333/1600
Maximum memory bandwidth		25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size		32 GB
Graphics
Enduro
Graphics max frequency	844 MHz	1.15 GHz
iGPU core count	384
Number of pipelines	384
Processor graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8670D	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Device ID		0x152
Graphics base frequency		650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency		1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
HDMI
Number of displays supported		3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics API support
DirectX	11
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	FM2	FCLGA1155
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	77 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
Thermal Solution		2011D
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	2.0	3.0
PCIe configurations		up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4
Advanced Technologies
AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
PowerGating
PowerNow
VirusProtect
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions		Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
IOMMU 2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Security & Reliability
Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)