Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA 1150
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA 1150
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 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming and productivity CPU. Users highlight its massive performance upgrade over older systems, smooth 4K gaming, and excellent multitasking capabilities. While some note that the 7800X3D may be slightly better for pure gaming, the 7950X3D's extra cores make it a versatile choice. A few concerns were raised about the lack of a stock cooler and the need for a high-end cooling solution.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for gaming and productivity
- Smooth 4K gaming
- Great multitasking capabilities
- Easy installation
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires high-end cooling solution
- Needs AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- 7800X3D may be better for pure gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 4570 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 4570 | 7950X3D |
| Codename | — | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| P-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 4 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 16★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | 32★ | — |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | AM5 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | 84★ | 120 |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 4570 4-core LGA 1150
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.