Intel Core i5-3570 vs Intel Core i5-4570R Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-3570 wins 6 out of 8 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-4570R wins 2. All six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core) go to the i5-3570, while both Geekbench tests go to the i5-4570R.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the Cinebench tests?

A: The i5-3570 leads by consistently narrow margins across all Cinebench tests. The delta ranges from -7.3% to -8.5% depending on the test version and whether it is single-core or multi-core. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows the largest gap at -8.5%.

Q: Does the i5-4570R have any meaningful advantage?

A: Yes, in Geekbench tests the i5-4570R is notably ahead. It scores 2872 versus 2251 in multi-core, a 27.6% advantage, and 943 versus 770 in single-core, a 22.5% advantage. These are substantial wins, far larger than the Cinebench gaps in the other direction.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each CPU?

A: The i5-4570R has an average benchmark score of 1318, while the i5-3570 has an average of 1286. Both sit at the 35th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy a similar overall performance tier despite their test-specific differences.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread configuration?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 4 threads. Neither processor has a market segment beyond desktop, and both are end-of-life products. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Q: What integrated graphics do they feature?

A: The i5-4570R includes Intel Iris Pro 5200, while the i5-3570 includes Intel HD 2500. This is a significant difference for users relying on integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The i5-4570R uses the Haswell architecture under the codename Crystal Well, while the i5-3570 uses the Ivy Bridge architecture under the same codename. Both are built on a 22 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing process is identical. However, the transistor counts differ: the i5-4570R packs 1,700 million transistors on a 260 mm² die, while the i5-3570 has 1,400 million transistors on a 160 mm² die. The i5-4570R is a larger and more complex chip.

Cache layouts also differ. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache is not the same. The i5-4570R has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-3570 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. That gives the Ivy Bridge part a 50% larger last-level cache, which can matter in workloads with repeated data access.

Memory support is identical on paper: both use DDR3 with a dual-channel memory bus and 25.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is also the same, with Gen 3 and 16 lanes available from the CPU. The sockets differ, though: the i5-4570R uses Intel BGA 1364, a soldered package, while the i5-3570 uses Intel Socket 1155, a standard LGA socket. That has practical implications for motherboard compatibility and upgrade paths.

Clock speeds favor the i5-3570. It runs at a 3.40 GHz base clock and boosts to 3.80 GHz, compared to the i5-4570R's 2.70 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost. The i5-3570 has a 700 MHz higher base clock and a 600 MHz higher boost clock. Thermal design power differs as well: the i5-4570R is rated at 65 watts, while the i5-3570 is rated at 77 watts. The i5-4570R achieves lower power consumption despite the larger die, likely due to the Haswell architecture's efficiency improvements.

Release dates are close but not identical. The i5-3570 launched on 2012-05-31, while the i5-4570R launched on 2013-06-01, roughly a year later. Both are marked as end-of-life in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-3570 is the clear winner in Cinebench workloads. Across all three versions of Cinebench, R15, R20, and R23, it outperforms the i5-4570R in both single-core and multi-core tests. The margins are consistent, hovering around 7% to 8%. If the workload is render-based or heavily threaded content creation, the i5-3570 is the safer pick.

The i5-4570R takes a different set of victories. In Geekbench, it wins both multi-core and single-core tests by wide margins. The multi-core score is 2872 versus 2251, a 27.6% lead, and the single-core score is 943 versus 770, a 22.5% lead. Geekbench exercises a broader mix of real-world tasks including encryption, image processing, and compression, so the i5-4570R appears better suited to general-purpose desktop responsiveness despite its lower clock speeds.

The split is unusual. The i5-3570 wins all the sustained render tests, while the i5-4570R wins the more varied synthetic workload tests. Users should consider what software they actually run. If the primary tools are renderers like Cinebench, the i5-3570 is better. If the workload is more diverse, the Geekbench results suggest the i5-4570R may feel faster in everyday use.

The integrated graphics also tilt in favor of the i5-4570R. It carries Intel Iris Pro 5200, which is a much stronger iGPU than the Intel HD 2500 found in the i5-3570. For a system without a discrete graphics card, the i5-4570R offers a meaningfully better experience for display output, video playback, and light GPU-accelerated tasks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-4570R | Intel Core i5-3570 |

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

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 watts | 77 watts |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1364 | Intel Socket 1155 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Ivy Bridge |

| Codename | Crystal Well | Ivy Bridge |

| Transistors | 1,700 million | 1,400 million |

| Die size | 260 mm² | 160 mm² |

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

| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Pro 5200 | Intel HD 2500 |

| Release date | 2013-06-01 | 2012-05-31 |

| Part number | SR18P | SR0T7 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $194 |

Both CPUs share the same core count, thread count, process node, foundry, L1 and L2 cache sizes, memory type, memory bus width, memory bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe version and lane count, market segment, production status, and unlocked multiplier status. The i5-3570 has a launch MSRP of $194, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i5-4570R.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are uniform and tell a clear story. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-3570 scores 421 against the i5-4570R's 390, a 7.4% advantage. In single-core, it scores 59 against 54, an 8.5% advantage. Cinebench R20 shows the same pattern: 1758 versus 1629 in multi-core, a 7.3% lead, and 248 versus 229 in single-core, a 7.7% lead. Cinebench R23 repeats it once more: 4187 versus 3879 in multi-core, a 7.4% lead, and 591 versus 547 in single-core, also a 7.4% lead.

The Geekbench results flip the script. The i5-4570R scores 2872 in multi-core versus 2251 for the i5-3570, a 27.6% win. In single-core, it scores 943 versus 770, a 22.5% win. These are the largest deltas in either direction across the entire comparison. The i5-4570R's Geekbench wins are roughly three to four times bigger than the i5-3570's Cinebench wins.

Looking at the nearest rivals provides context. The i5-4570R sits close to the Intel Celeron G6900E and G6900T, both with an average score of 1321 and a delta of -0.2%, and near the Intel Core i7-3770T at 1314 with a 0.3% delta. The i5-3570 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-4670R at 1286, and is within 0.6% of the Intel Core i5-3570K at 1293. Neither chip strays far from its immediate competition, but they are not identical in overall positioning.

The Verdict

The choice between these two CPUs depends entirely on the workload profile. The i5-3570 is the pick for anyone running Cinebench-style render workloads. It wins every multi-core and single-core Cinebench test by a consistent 7% to 8% margin. Its higher base and boost clocks, 3.40 GHz and 3.80 GHz versus 2.70 GHz and 3.20 GHz, directly support that result. The larger 6 MB L3 cache also helps in render tasks that reuse data.

The i5-4570R is the pick for general-purpose use and for systems relying on integrated graphics. Its Geekbench wins are decisive, 27.6% in multi-core and 22.5% in single-core, which suggests better performance across a wider range of everyday tasks. The Intel Iris Pro 5200 is a far more capable iGPU than the Intel HD 2500, making the i5-4570R the better option for a build without a discrete GPU.

The socket difference matters for upgrades. The i5-3570 uses Intel Socket 1155, a conventional LGA socket, while the i5-4570R is BGA 1364, which is soldered. That makes the i5-4570R impractical for most desktop upgrades and effectively ties it to a specific board. The i5-3570 offers more flexibility for a builder who wants to swap parts later.

Both CPUs sit at the 35th percentile in the database, so neither is a high-performance part by modern standards. The i5-4570R has a slightly higher average benchmark score at 1318 versus 1286 for the i5-3570, but the i5-3570 wins more individual tests. The i5-3570 also has a lower transistor count and smaller die, which may indicate a simpler and potentially more reliable design, though both are end-of-life products.

For a render-focused machine, take the i5-3570. For a general-purpose desktop with integrated graphics and no discrete card, take the i5-4570R. The data supports that split clearly, and the magnitude of the Geekbench wins for the i5-4570R should not be ignored.