Intel Core i5-3570 vs Intel Core i5-4670R Comparison

The Intel Core i5-4670R and Intel Core i5-3570 are two quad-core desktop processors that land at the exact same average benchmark score of 1286, placing both in the 35th percentile of all CPUs. Despite this statistical tie, the data reveals a clear performance split: the i5-4670R wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests by margins between 6.0% and 6.8%, while the i5-3570 counters with a higher base clock, more shared cache, and a conventional socket design. The following analysis breaks down where each processor holds an advantage based strictly on the benchmark and specification data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-4670R is the outright winner in every single-core and multi-core rendering benchmark recorded. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 448 against the i5-3570's 421, a 6.4% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows a similar story: 63 versus 59, a 6.8% lead. This pattern persists across newer workloads; Cinebench R20 multicore shows 1868 versus 1758 (6.3% ahead), and R23 multicore shows 4448 versus 4187 (6.2% ahead). The smallest margin is in R20 single-core, where the i5-4670R leads by 6.0% (263 versus 248). For users running Cinebench-style rendering tasks, the i5-4670R is consistently faster.

The Intel Core i5-3570 wins in areas not covered by the Cinebench suite. It has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 3.00 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 3.80 GHz versus 3.70 GHz. The data also shows it features dual-channel memory support with a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, a specification the i5-4670R's entry does not list. The i5-3570 also has a larger shared L3 cache at 6 MB versus 4 MB on the i5-4670R. These structural advantages do not translate into Cinebench wins, but they represent areas where the i5-3570 is not trailing on paper.

Looking at the nearest rivals, both processors sit exactly at the same average score of 1286. The AMD Opteron 6272 scores 1288, a 0.1% edge over both. The Intel Core i7-3630QM scores 1289, 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core i5-3570K scores 1293, 0.6% higher. This means neither processor is the fastest in its immediate peer group; the i5-3570K outperforms both by a small margin.

Architecture Differences

The i5-4670R is built on the Haswell architecture, while the i5-3570 uses Ivy Bridge. Both are manufactured on Intel's 22 nm process node, and both integrate 1,400 million transistors. The die size differs slightly: the Haswell chip measures 177 mm², while the Ivy Bridge chip is 160 mm². Both processors feature 4 cores and 4 threads, with identical per-core L1 cache of 64 KB and L2 cache of 256 KB.

The shared L3 cache is a point of differentiation. The i5-4670R has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-3570 has 6 MB. This 2 MB difference is notable for the older architecture. The socket and platform also differ fundamentally: the i5-4670R uses Intel BGA 1364, a soldered embedded package, while the i5-3570 uses Intel Socket 1155, a standard LGA socket. This has practical implications for upgradability and cooling, though the data does not include cooler specifications.

Memory support is listed as DDR3 for both, but the i5-3570 explicitly lists dual-channel support with a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The i5-4670R entry does not specify a memory bus or bandwidth figure. The integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-4670R features Intel Iris? Pro 5200, while the i5-3570 has Intel HD 2500. Neither supports ECC memory. The i5-3570 lists PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-4670R does not list PCIe information.

The i5-4670R has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the i5-3570 is locked. The i5-3570 has a release date of May 31, 2012, and is marked as end-of-life, while the i5-4670R was released on June 1, 2013, and is listed as active production. The i5-3570 has a launch MSRP of $194. The i5-3570 also has a part number, SR0T7, while the i5-4670R does not list one. The TDP differs: 65 W for the i5-4670R versus 77 W for the i5-3570.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-4670R wins every measured performance test. Across six Cinebench workloads, it holds a consistent lead between 6.0% and 6.8%. This is not a marginal edge; it is a uniform advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering. The i5-4670R achieves this with a lower TDP of 65 W versus 77 W, which suggests better performance-per-watt in these workloads. Its unlocked multiplier also offers overclocking headroom that the i5-3570 lacks.

The Intel Core i5-3570 is not without merit, but its strengths are not reflected in the benchmark scores. It has a higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 3.00 GHz) and a higher boost clock (3.80 GHz versus 3.70 GHz). It has 50% more shared L3 cache (6 MB versus 4 MB). It supports dual-channel memory with a specified bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It uses a standard Socket 1155, which is a conventional desktop platform. For users who cannot use a BGA package, the i5-3570 is the only choice between the two.

For pure Cinebench performance, the i5-4670R is the clear winner. For platform flexibility, socket compatibility, and cache capacity, the i5-3570 has the advantage. The data does not show a scenario where the i5-3570 wins a benchmark, so any selection of the i5-3570 must be based on non-benchmark factors like socket type or the listed memory bandwidth. The i5-4670R is the faster processor in every test recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670R. It wins Cinebench R15 multicore with 448 versus 421 (6.4% ahead), R20 multicore with 1868 versus 1758 (6.3% ahead), and R23 multicore with 4448 versus 4187 (6.2% ahead).

Q: Do both processors have the same average benchmark score?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Core i5-4670R and the Intel Core i5-3570 have an average benchmark score of exactly 1286, and both are in the 35th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance?

A: The i5-4670R leads in all single-core tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 63 versus 59, a 6.8% lead. In R20 single-core, it scores 263 versus 248, a 6.0% lead. In R23 single-core, it scores 627 versus 591, a 6.1% lead.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-3570 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-4670R has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the socket differences?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670R uses Intel BGA 1364, a soldered package. The Intel Core i5-3570 uses Intel Socket 1155, a standard LGA socket.

Q: Is the i5-3570 still in production?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-3570 is marked as end-of-life, while the Intel Core i5-4670R is listed as active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i5-4670R with six wins out of six tests. The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the i5-4670R scores 63 against the i5-3570's 59, a 6.8% advantage. This is the only test where the delta exceeds 6.5%. The R15 multicore test shows 448 versus 421, a 6.4% lead. The i5-4670R also wins Cinebench R20 multicore with 1868 versus 1758, a 6.3% margin, and R20 single-core with 263 versus 248, a 6.0% margin.

In the newer Cinebench R23 workloads, the i5-4670R maintains its lead. The R23 multicore score is 4448 versus 4187, a 6.2% difference. The R23 single-core score is 627 versus 591, a 6.1% difference. The narrowest gap is in R20 single-core at exactly 6.0%, while the widest is in R15 single-core at 6.8%. The average delta across all six tests is approximately 6.3%. The i5-3570 does not win a single head-to-head test, and its only listed Geekbench scores (2251 multicore, 770 singlecore) have no corresponding i5-4670R scores for comparison.

The consistency of these results is notable. The i5-4670R's lead does not fluctuate wildly between single-core and multi-core tests; it stays within a tight band of 6.0% to 6.8%. This suggests a fundamental architectural advantage in Cinebench workloads rather than a test-specific quirk. The i5-3570K, a close rival to both, scores 1293 on average, which is 0.6% higher than both processors in question, indicating that neither of these two chips is the top performer in their immediate peer group.