Intel Core i5-2380P vs Intel Core i5-4570TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear, consistent picture: the Intel Core i5-2380P wins every single head-to-head comparison in the Cinebench suite. Across five tested workloads, the i5-2380P holds a nearly uniform advantage of roughly 15% over the Intel Core i5-4570TE. The narrowest gap is in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the i5-2380P scores 311 against the i5-4570TE's 270, a 15.2% lead. The widest margin appears in Cinebench R20 singlecore, where the i5-2380P posts 183 versus 158, a 15.8% advantage.

This consistency is notable. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the i5-2380P reaches 1297 while the i5-4570TE manages 1126, again a 15.2% delta. Moving to the more demanding Cinebench R23 workloads, the pattern holds: the i5-2380P scores 3090 in multicore against 2681 for the i5-4570TE (15.3% ahead), and 436 in singlecore against 378 (15.3% ahead). The fact that the deltaPct hovers between 15.2% and 15.8% across all tests suggests a systematic performance gap rather than a workload-specific quirk. The i5-2380P's wins tally stands at 5, with the i5-4570TE recording 0 victories in these benchmarks.

Looking at the broader average benchmark scores, the two processors are essentially tied. The i5-2380P carries an average benchmark score of 1063, while the i5-4570TE sits at 1062. The nearestRivals data confirms this closeness: the i5-2380P is listed as 0.1% ahead of the i5-4570TE in average score, and the i5-4570TE is listed as 0.1% behind the i5-2380P. Both processors occupy the 29th percentile among all CPUs. This apparent contradiction — near-identical average scores but a consistent 15% Cinebench deficit — indicates that the i5-4570TE's benchmark profile includes additional tests (Geekbench multicore at 1857 and Geekbench singlecore at 966) that are not present in the i5-2380P's dataset, likely boosting its average.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and are built on different process nodes. The i5-2380P uses the Sandy Bridge architecture, manufactured on a 32 nm process at Intel's foundry. Its die contains 1,160 million transistors on a 216 mm² die. The i5-4570TE employs the newer Haswell architecture, built on a 22 nm process, also at Intel's foundry. Haswell packs 1,400 million transistors into a smaller 177 mm² die, reflecting the density improvement from the smaller process node.

Core counts differ substantially. The i5-2380P offers 4 physical cores with 4 threads, while the i5-4570TE provides only 2 physical cores but still supports 4 threads via Hyper-Threading. This explains the multicore benchmark results: despite the i5-4570TE's architectural advantages, the i5-2380P's two extra physical cores give it a decisive edge in heavily threaded Cinebench workloads.

Clock speeds tell a complementary story. The i5-2380P has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz. The i5-4570TE runs at a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boosts to 3.30 GHz. Even in single-threaded tests, where the i5-4570TE's Haswell architecture might be expected to close the gap, the i5-2380P's higher clocks (3.40 GHz versus 3.30 GHz boost) help it maintain a 15.8% single-core advantage in Cinebench R20.

Cache configurations differ as well. Both processors share the same per-core L1 (64 KB per core) and L2 (256 KB per core) sizes, but the shared L3 cache differs: the i5-2380P has 6 MB shared, while the i5-4570TE has 4 MB shared. This 2 MB L3 deficit for the i5-4570TE may contribute to its slower performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Power consumption is a major differentiator. The i5-2380P has a TDP of 95 watts, while the i5-4570TE draws only 35 watts. This nearly threefold difference in thermal design power reflects the i5-4570TE's positioning as a lower-power part, even though its transistor count is higher. The i5-4570TE also includes integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600), whereas the i5-2380P has no integrated graphics listed. Sockets differ accordingly: the i5-2380P uses Intel Socket 1155, while the i5-4570TE uses Intel Socket 1150. Both support DDR3 memory in dual-channel configuration, and neither supports ECC memory. PCIe support is listed as Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for the i5-2380P, while the i5-4570TE simply lists "Gen 3" without lane details.

Release dates place the i5-2380P in January 2012, while the i5-4570TE arrived in June 2013, roughly 17 months later. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed in the data.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for raw compute performance: the Intel Core i5-2380P is the stronger processor in every Cinebench workload measured. Its 15% advantage across R15, R20, and R23 tests — in both single-core and multi-core — is consistent and substantial. The i5-2380P's four physical cores give it a structural advantage that the i5-4570TE's two cores plus Hyper-Threading cannot overcome, even with Haswell's architectural improvements.

However, the i5-4570TE is not without merit. Its 35-watt TDP, compared to the i5-2380P's 95 watts, makes it a dramatically more power-efficient option. The inclusion of Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics means the i5-4570TE can drive a display without a discrete GPU, while the i5-2380P requires a separate graphics card. The i5-4570TE also comes from a newer architecture with a smaller 22 nm process and a larger transistor count (1,400 million versus 1,160 million), which may offer better instruction-level efficiency in applications not represented in this benchmark set.

For users prioritizing peak multi-core throughput, the i5-2380P is the clear choice. For users prioritizing power efficiency and integrated graphics, the i5-4570TE presents a compelling alternative, despite its lower benchmark scores. The near-identical average benchmark scores (1063 versus 1062) and shared 29th percentile ranking suggest that in a broader mix of applications, the two processors may perform more similarly than the Cinebench results alone imply.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-2380P wins all 5 head-to-head Cinebench comparisons against the Intel Core i5-4570TE, with the i5-4570TE winning 0.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: The i5-2380P leads by 15.2% in Cinebench R15 multicore (311 vs 270), 15.2% in R20 multicore (1297 vs 1126), and 15.3% in R23 multicore (3090 vs 2681).

Q: Does the i5-4570TE have any advantage in single-core tests?

A: No. The i5-2380P leads by 15.8% in Cinebench R20 singlecore (183 vs 158) and 15.3% in R23 singlecore (436 vs 378).

Q: Why does the i5-4570TE have a similar average benchmark score despite losing all Cinebench tests?

A: The i5-4570TE's dataset includes Geekbench multicore (1857) and Geekbench singlecore (966) scores, which are not listed for the i5-2380P. This brings its average to 1062, just 1 point below the i5-2380P's 1063.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The i5-2380P has 4 cores and 4 threads. The i5-4570TE has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor is more power-efficient?

A: The i5-4570TE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the i5-2380P has a TDP of 95 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-2380P wins in all measured compute benchmarks. Its 4 physical cores provide a decisive edge in multi-threaded rendering workloads like Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, where it consistently outperforms the i5-4570TE by approximately 15%. It also wins in single-core tests, thanks to higher base and boost clocks (3.10 GHz base, 3.40 GHz boost versus 2.70 GHz base, 3.30 GHz boost). For users running CPU-intensive applications that scale with core count — video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific computing — the i5-2380P is the better performer according to the data.

The Intel Core i5-4570TE wins in areas not covered by the Cinebench suite. Its 35-watt TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained environments, whereas the i5-2380P's 95-watt TDP indicates significantly higher power draw. The i5-4570TE also includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics, allowing for a system to operate without a discrete GPU; the i5-2380P has no integrated graphics listed. The i5-4570TE's newer Haswell architecture, built on a 22 nm process with 1,400 million transistors, may offer better performance per watt in workloads not represented in the benchmark data, though this is not directly measurable from the provided scores. Its smaller 177 mm² die also suggests a more compact implementation.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-2380P | Intel Core i5-4570TE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 2 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 3.10 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| TDP | 95 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 1150 |

| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Haswell |

| Process Node | 32 nm | 22 nm |

| Transistors | 1,160 million | 1,400 million |

| Die Size | 216 mm² | 177 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3 |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD 4600 |

| Release Date | January 2012 | June 2013 |

| Part Number | SR0G2 | SR172 |

Both processors share the same L1 cache (64 KB per core) and L2 cache (256 KB per core), support DDR3 memory in dual-channel mode, do not support ECC memory, have locked multipliers, and are desktop market segment parts from Intel. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the data. The i5-2380P was released approximately 17 months before the i5-4570TE.