i5-4570TE vs Phenom II X2 555 BE
Primary details
Comparing Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | 1895 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.15 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Callisto (2009−2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| Release date | 25 January 2010 (14 years ago) | 2 June 2013 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $239 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE 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 | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 4096 KB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 22 nm |
| Die size | 258 mm2 | 177 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 758 million | 1,400 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE 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 | 1150 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD 4600 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 25 January 2010 | 2 June 2013 |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 22 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt | 35 Watt |
i5-4570TE has an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 128.6% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Phenom II X2 555 BE and Core i5-4570TE. We've got no test results to judge.
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