i5-4570T vs FX-4100
Aggregate performance score
Core i5-4570T outperforms FX-4100 by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2071 | 1908 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.22 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 1.64 | 5.49 |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| Release date | 12 October 2011 (13 years ago) | 2 June 2013 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $222 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 5 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4096 KB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB | 4096 KB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 177 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 1,400 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | FCLGA1150 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| My WiFi | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| SIPP | - | + |
| FDI | no data | + |
Security technologies
FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| Identity Protection | - | + |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
| Anti-Theft | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 25.6 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Max video memory | no data | 2 GB |
| Quick Sync Video | - | + |
| Clear Video HD | no data | + |
| Graphics max frequency | no data | 1.15 GHz |
| InTru 3D | no data | + |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 3 |
| eDP | no data | + |
| DisplayPort | - | + |
| HDMI | - | + |
| VGA | no data | + |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | no data | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | no data | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | no data | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | no data | 1920x1200@60Hz |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | no data | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.3 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T.
| PCIe version | n/a | Up to 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.65 | 2.03 |
| Recency | 12 October 2011 | 2 June 2013 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
FX-4100 has 100% more physical cores.
i5-4570T, on the other hand, has a 23% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.
The Core i5-4570T is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4100 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and Core i5-4570T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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