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Intel Core i5 4570S Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9PassMark benchmark result:5013N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:3.6 GHzCPU socket:LGA1150TDP (Thermal design power):65 W

Intel Core i5 4570S Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

Score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
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Score components

90%

4.2

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

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4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

3.7

Performance

18%

4.1

Cache & Architecture

10%

3.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.2

Power & Thermal

4%

7.3

Platform

1%

6.3

Integrated Graphics

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8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 4570S

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

3.7

Performance

18%

4.1

Cache & Architecture

10%

3.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.2

Power & Thermal

4%

7.3

Platform

1%

6.3

Integrated Graphics

4.2
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Intel Core i5 4570S has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is higher than that of 79% of products in this category.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

4.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.2
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
desktop
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
LGA1150
CPU socket
LGA1150
This processor uses the LGA1150 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 56.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
Chipset
H97, Z97, H87, Q87, B85, Q85, Z87, H81
Chipset
H97, Z97, H87, Q87, B85, Q85, Z87, H81
This processor supports H97, Z97, H87, Q87, B85, Q85, Z87, H81 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 52.2% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
4
N. of physical cores
4
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
4
CPU threads
4
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.4% of processors and equal to 26.5% of processors.
Threads per core
1
Threads per core
1
This processor offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
3.6 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.6 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.6 GHz which is lower than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.9 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.9 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 4x2.9 GHz which is lower than that of 61.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
22 nm
Semiconductor size
22 nm
This processor uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 22 nm
Foundry
Intel 22 nm
This processor is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
6 MB
L3 cache
6 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
1 MB
L2 cache
1 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 66.9% of processors and equal to that of 17.7% of processors.
L1 cache
256 KB
L1 cache
256 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR3
DDR memory version
DDR3
This processor supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
1,600 MHz
Maximum memory speed
1,600 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 1,600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.2% of processors and equal to 11.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR3-1600 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR3-1600 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 88.8% of processors and equal to 8.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
This processor supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 4600
This processor uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 65.7% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
20
Integrated GPU execution units
20
This processor has 20 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 51.5% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
350 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
350 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 42.3% of processors and equal to that of 26.1% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 53% of processors and equal to 4.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
65 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
65 W
This processor has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 69.9% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
65 W
Base power (PL1)
65 W
This processor has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of processors and equal to that of 16.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
8 seconds
Tau (power duration limit)
8 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 8 seconds which is longer than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 4570S vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 5.37x more popular
    Intel Core i5 4570S is more popular than the average processor (5.37 vs 1).
    5.37 vs 1
  • 27.78x cheaper
    Intel Core i5 4570S is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
    £9 vs £250
  • 3.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Intel Core i5 4570S
    the average processor
    Intel Core i5 4570S has a higher user score than the average processor (8.31 vs 8.000).
    8.31 vs 8
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA1150
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1150 vs FP4).
    LGA1150 vs FP4
  • 5.37x more popular
    Intel Core i5 4570S is more popular than the average processor (5.37 vs 1).
    5.37 vs 1
  • 27.78x cheaper
    Intel Core i5 4570S is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
    £9 vs £250
  • 3.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Intel Core i5 4570S
    the average processor
    Intel Core i5 4570S has a higher user score than the average processor (8.31 vs 8.000).
    8.31 vs 8
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA1150
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1150 vs FP4).
    LGA1150 vs FP4
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 77.6% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,082
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,082 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,082 vs 4,829
  • 52.6% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    5,013
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,013 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    5,013 vs 10,572.5
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.6 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    22 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 26.5% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,081
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,081 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,081 vs 1,471
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 20.2% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1994
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1994 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,994 vs 2,500
  • 5.5% worse value for money
    Intel Core i5 4570S has worse value for money than the average processor (6.22 vs 6.6).
    6.22 vs 6.56
  • 7 years older release date
    Release date
    2013
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2013 vs 2020).
    June 2013
    2013 vs 2020
  • No crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES
    This processor does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 77.6% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,082
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,082 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,082 vs 4,829
  • 52.6% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    5,013
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,013 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    5,013 vs 10,572.5
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.6 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 26.5% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,081
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,081 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,081 vs 1,471
  • 20.2% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1994
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1994 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,994 vs 2,500
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • No multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    This processor does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    5 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Bus transfer rate
    5 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.9 GHz
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    4x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    22 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    22 nm vs 12 nm
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Haswell
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
    Haswell vs Kaby Lake
  • 50% less L2 per core
    L2 per core
    0.25 MB/core
    This processor has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1 MB
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1.5 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    L1 cache
    256 KB
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    256 KB vs 384 KB
  • 71.7% fewer transistors
    N. of transistors
    1.4 billion
    This processor has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • Less advanced foundry
    Foundry
    Intel 22 nm
    This processor uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    L3 cache
    6 MB
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    6 MB vs 8 MB
  • Older DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR3
    This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
    DDR3 vs DDR4
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    25.6 GB/s
    This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    1,600 MHz
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1600 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR3-1600 MHz
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR3-1600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR3-1,600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    32 GB
    This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    65 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    65 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • 20 seconds shorter turbo duration
    Tau (power duration limit)
    8 seconds
    This processor has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (8 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
    8 seconds vs 28 seconds

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Third-party reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Intel Core i5 4570S

  • Energy efficient with a low 65W TDP, making it ideal for silent or low-power builds
  • Strong value for money, especially when purchased used for budget gaming or general use
  • Solid quad-core performance that remains capable for daily browsing and light media tasks
  • Lower heat output compared to standard variants, allowing for smaller form factor cases or passive cooling
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 can handle basic gaming at low settings and 4K video playback

What we don't like about Intel Core i5 4570S

  • Outdated technology (4th Gen Haswell) that struggles with modern, highly demanding AAA games
  • Locked multiplier prevents any significant overclocking
  • Lacks Hyper-Threading, which limits performance in heavily multi-threaded professional applications
  • Will bottleneck high-end modern graphics cards, generally recommended only for entry-level GPUs like the GTX 1050 Ti
  • Relies on older DDR3 memory, which is slower than current DDR4 or DDR5 standards

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-4570S is a quad-core desktop processor based on the Haswell architecture, featuring a 2.9 GHz base clock and a 3.6 GHz turbo frequency with 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache. Built on a 22nm process for the LGA 1150 socket, this 'S' variant is specifically optimized for power efficiency with a 65W TDP, making it a strong choice for small form factor or mini-ITX builds while still providing integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 and support for up to 32 GB of DDR3-1600 memory. Its main pros include lower power consumption compared to the standard i5-4570, reliable performance for office tasks, and integrated graphics that support three displays. However, its main cons are its locked multiplier which prevents overclocking, a lower base clock speed than its non-S counterpart, and its status as an older 4th Gen component that lacks hyper-threading and modern gaming capabilities.

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