CPU Comparison

The Intel Core i5-4570TE and Intel Core i3-4360 are both 22 nm Haswell parts on the Intel Socket 1150 platform, yet they target very different operating points. The i5-4570TE is a 35 W part with a 2.70 GHz base and 3.30 GHz boost, while the i3-4360 is a 54 W desktop chip running at a fixed 3.70 GHz. Despite the i5 branding, benchmark data shows the i3-4360 wins every single head-to-head test included in the comparison set, with a 13% advantage across the board. However, the average benchmark scores are nearly identical, 1062 for the i5-4570TE versus 1061 for the i3-4360, placing both at the 29th percentile of all CPUs. This page breaks down the architectural similarities, the specific benchmark deltas, and where each processor's characteristics might favor different workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570TE edges out the i3-4360 with an average benchmark score of 1062 compared to 1061, a difference of just 0.1%. Both CPUs sit at the 29th percentile of all CPUs tracked.

Q: How much faster is the i3-4360 in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i3-4360 scores 3082 versus 2681 for the i5-4570TE, a 13% advantage. The same 13% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (1294 vs 1126) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (310 vs 270).

Q: Does the i5-4570TE have a boost clock?

A: Yes, the i5-4570TE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The i3-4360 has no boost clock, operating at a fixed 3.70 GHz.

Q: Are these CPUs from the same architecture generation?

A: Yes, both are Haswell architecture parts manufactured on Intel's 22 nm process node, with 1,400 million transistors and a 177 mm² die size. They share the same cache hierarchy: 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The i3-4360 has a TDP of 54 W, which is 19 W higher than the i5-4570TE's 35 W TDP. This reflects the i3's higher fixed clock speed versus the i5's lower base clock with boost capability.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe specifications?

A: Yes, both support DDR3 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both provide PCIe Gen 3. Neither supports ECC memory, and both integrate Intel HD 4600 graphics.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the same Haswell architecture, manufactured by Intel on a 22 nm process with 1,400 million transistors and a 177 mm² die size. The core configuration is identical: 2 physical cores, 4 threads, with 64 KB L1 cache per core and 256 KB L2 per core, plus 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier.

The key architectural difference lies in clock management. The i5-4570TE is designed for lower power operation with a 35 W TDP, using a 2.70 GHz base clock that can boost to 3.30 GHz under load. The i3-4360 has no boost mechanism, running at a constant 3.70 GHz with a higher 54 W TDP. This means the i3-4360's peak single-thread frequency is 400 MHz higher than the i5-4570TE's boost ceiling, and 1.00 GHz higher than the i5's base clock.

The market segment labels differ, the i5-4570TE is branded as a Core i5 (Haswell) part while the i3-4360 is a Core i3 (Haswell) part, but the underlying silicon appears identical given the matching transistor count, die size, and cache layout. The i5-4570TE carries the part number SR172; the i3-4360's part number is not listed. Both CPUs support DDR3 memory on a dual-channel bus, PCIe Gen 3, and integrate Intel HD 4600 graphics, with no ECC memory support. The release dates differ by roughly 11 months, with the i5-4570TE launching in June 2013 and the i3-4360 in April 2014.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the i3-4360 wins in every measured test category. The head-to-head benchmark table shows the i3-4360 taking all five tests: Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core and single-core, and R23 multi-core and single-core. The win margin is consistent at 12.9% to 13.2% across all workloads.

The i5-4570TE's advantage is not in raw performance but in power efficiency. Its 35 W TDP is significantly lower than the i3-4360's 54 W, making it the better choice for thermally constrained systems or scenarios where power draw is a primary concern. The i5-4570TE also has a boost clock, allowing it to ramp from 2.70 GHz to 3.30 GHz when demand spikes, which could provide a responsiveness benefit in bursty workloads even though its sustained multi-core output is lower.

For single-threaded tasks, the i3-4360's fixed 3.70 GHz clock delivers consistently higher scores, 435 versus 378 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 182 versus 158 in R20 single-core. This translates to a 13.1% and 13.2% advantage respectively. For multi-threaded workloads, the i3-4360 maintains the same ~13% lead, suggesting the clock speed difference is the dominant factor rather than any architectural advantage.

The i5-4570TE's lower TDP and boost behavior could make it more suitable for compact systems, industrial PCs, or fanless designs where thermal dissipation is limited. The i3-4360, with its higher sustained clock and TDP, is better suited for standard desktop builds where maximum throughput is required regardless of power draw.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-4570TE | Intel Core i3-4360 |

|---|---|---|

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.30 GHz | None |

| TDP | 35 W | 54 W |

| Generation | Core i5 (Haswell) | Core i3 (Haswell) |

| Release Date | 2013-06-01 | 2014-04-30 |

| Part Number | SR172 | Not listed |

All other specifications are identical: 2 cores, 4 threads, 22 nm process, 1,400 million transistors, 177 mm² die size, 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, 4 MB shared L3, DDR3 dual-channel memory, PCIe Gen 3, Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics, no ECC support, no unlocked multiplier, and the Intel Socket 1150 platform.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark results are unambiguous: the i3-4360 wins all five tests with a remarkably consistent margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i3-4360 scores 3082 against the i5-4570TE's 2681, a 13% deficit for the i5. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the i3-4360 posts 1294 versus 1126, again a 13% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 310 for the i3-4360 and 270 for the i5-4570TE, a 12.9% gap.

Single-core results follow the same trend. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i3-4360 scores 435 against 378, a 13.1% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 182 versus 158, a 13.2% advantage. The consistency of these deltas, all falling between 12.9% and 13.2%, indicates that the performance difference is driven almost entirely by clock frequency rather than any workload-specific advantage. The i3-4360's 3.70 GHz fixed clock versus the i5-4570TE's 3.30 GHz boost ceiling accounts for the observed gap.

The average benchmark scores tell a different story. The i5-4570TE averages 1062 across its full benchmark suite, which includes Geekbench scores (1857 multi-core, 966 single-core) not available for the i3-4360. The i3-4360 averages 1061 based on the Cinebench tests alone. This near-parity in average scores, despite the i3-4360 winning every head-to-head Cinebench test, suggests that the i5-4570TE performs relatively better in Geekbench workloads, though the specific data shows the i3-4360 has no Geekbench results in the pack.

Both CPUs share the same nearest rival pool, with the AMD Opteron 4376 HE at 1061 average score (0.1% delta for the i5, 0% for the i3) and the Intel Core i5-2380P at 1063 (-0.1% for the i5, -0.2% for the i3). The i3-4360 also has the AMD FX-8320E as a rival at 1059 (0.2% delta), while the i5-4570TE lists the Intel Xeon W3580 at 1064 (-0.2% delta). These figures place both CPUs in the same performance tier, with the 13% Cinebench advantage for the i3-4360 being offset by the i5-4570TE's broader benchmark coverage in the average calculation.