Test: AMD A10 5800K vs. Intel i5-3570

I have previously been somewhat negative concerning the concept of a CPU and a GPU in the same chip. My point has always been that this will sacrifice the gaming performance. But now, where more and more programs have started to utilize the OpenGL standard, it makes more and more sense to have the parallel part of the computer power build together with the CPU, like we get it in an APU. I am increasingly surprised so see how much graphical power you get in an AMD APU today. So if you need an office PC, where you would like to play a bit from time to time, then this is a good option. If you are working a lot in Adobe Photoshop, the AMD APU is also a clear advantage, since the new CS6 edition utilize OpenGL and therefore can be accelerated by the graphic part in the APU.

 

Innovation/Technology - 4

With increasingly more programs utilizing OpenGL and thus making use of the graphic part in the APU, it is very positive that that this part is getting increasingly more powerful. The concept of a CPU and a GPU in the same package is no news, however, so I cannot justify a higher score here. 

 

Performance - 4

If you are looking on the result from AMD’s point of view, it deserves a rating of 4. It clearly beats Intel’s CPU in almost all tests. Only when it comes to raw computer power it is left behind. But in the broader perspective, it is a clear victory to AMD.

 

Price - 5

When it comes to the price, it is once again AMD that takes the yellow jersey. At the time being, the A10-5800K, which is unlocked, can be purchased at a price of 889 DKK. It clearly beats an Intel i5 3570 with a price tag of 1499 DKK. Even with help from an EVGA GT 630 at a price of 489 DKK, it has still has a long way to catch the AMD APU.