Intel Core i5-4570 vs Intel Core i7-13700E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i7-13700E in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The i7-13700E leads by a wide margin in every multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 27,941 versus 4,442 for the i5-4570, a 529% advantage. Geekbench multi-core shows a 308.2% difference, with scores of 12,728 and 3,118 respectively.

Q: Is the single-core performance gap as large as the multi-core gap?

A: The gap is slightly smaller but still dominant. In Geekbench single-core, the i7-13700E scores 2,437 against 1,041 for the i5-4570, a 134.1% improvement. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 529% difference, with scores of 3,944 and 627.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The i7-13700E has 16 cores and 24 threads. The i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads. This fourfold core difference is the primary driver of the multi-core benchmark results.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The i7-13700E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the i5-4570 supports DDR3 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i7-13700E has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the i5-4570 boosts to 3.60 GHz. The i7-13700E also has a lower base clock at 1.90 GHz compared to 3.20 GHz for the i5-4570.

Q: How do these processors compare in overall benchmark averages?

A: The i7-13700E has an average benchmark score of 7,957, placing it in the 64th percentile of all CPUs. The i5-4570 has an average score of 7,421, placing it in the 63rd percentile. Despite the massive performance gap in individual tests, both land within one percentile point of each other due to the scoring distribution.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-13700E belongs to the Raptor Lake generation, specifically the Raptor Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The i5-4570 is a Haswell architecture part, built on a 22 nm process, and uses the Intel Socket 1150 platform. The process node difference represents a significant generational jump in manufacturing technology.

Core configurations differ fundamentally. The i7-13700E offers 16 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-4570 offers 4 cores and 4 threads. This is not merely a doubling but a quadrupling of the core count, alongside a sixfold increase in thread count. The i7-13700E also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the i5-4570 does not, allowing for user-controlled overclocking on the newer part.

Cache hierarchies are substantially different. The i7-13700E provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-4570 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 cache difference alone is a fivefold increase in favor of the i7-13700E. The die size also differs, with the i7-13700E measuring 257 mm² and the i5-4570 measuring 177 mm², while the i5-4570 has a stated transistor count of 1,400 million and the i7-13700E has no recorded transistor count.

Memory support reflects the generational gap. The i7-13700E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the i5-4570 is limited to DDR3. The i7-13700E supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the i5-4570. PCIe connectivity also differs: the i7-13700E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the i5-4570 offers Gen 3.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i7-13700E carries UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-4570 carries Intel HD 4600. Both are desktop market segments, but the i7-13700E has an active production status and a release date of January 2023, while the i5-4570 has no production status listed and a release date of June 2013.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a complete sweep: the i7-13700E wins all 8 benchmark comparisons, with 0 wins for the i5-4570. The margins, however, vary by workload type.

In Cinebench R15, the i7-13700E scores 2,816 in multi-core against 447 for the i5-4570, a 530% delta. The single-core R15 result is nearly identical in percentage terms, 397 versus 63, also at 530.2%. This consistency suggests the per-core efficiency advantage is just as large as the core-count advantage in this benchmark generation.

Cinebench R20 shows the same pattern. Multi-core scores are 11,735 for the i7-13700E and 1,865 for the i5-4570, a 529.2% delta. Single-core scores are 1,656 and 263, a 529.7% delta. The percentage differences remain tightly clustered around 530%, indicating that the i7-13700E's architecture delivers roughly six times the performance per unit of work in these rendering tasks.

Cinebench R23 continues the trend. Multi-core scores are 27,941 versus 4,442, a 529% delta. Single-core scores are 3,944 versus 627, also a 529% delta. The consistency across R15, R20, and R23 suggests that the architectural improvements in the i7-13700E deliver a uniform scaling factor in Cinebench workloads, regardless of test version.

Geekbench results show a different scaling pattern. Multi-core scores are 12,728 for the i7-13700E and 3,118 for the i5-4570, a 308.2% delta. Single-core scores are 2,437 and 1,041, a 134.1% delta. The single-core delta is notably smaller than the Cinebench single-core delta, indicating that Geekbench's single-threaded workload is less sensitive to the architectural differences between Raptor Lake and Haswell.

The average benchmark score for the i7-13700E is 7,957, placing it 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7551P and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10980XE. It trails the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 by 1.4% and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M by 1.9%. The i5-4570 averages 7,421, sitting 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9990XE and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7282, while trailing the Intel Core i9-9980XE by 0.3% and the Intel Core i5-7400 by 0.6%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The i7-13700E has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for the i7-13700E and 3.20 GHz for the i5-4570. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz and 3.60 GHz respectively. TDP ratings are 65 watts for the i7-13700E and 84 watts for the i5-4570, meaning the newer processor delivers dramatically higher performance while consuming less power by this metric.

Sockets differ: the i7-13700E uses Intel Socket 1700, the i5-4570 uses Intel Socket 1150. Process nodes are 10 nm for the i7-13700E and 22 nm for the i5-4570. Die sizes are 257 mm² and 177 mm². The i5-4570 has a recorded transistor count of 1,400 million, while the i7-13700E has no transistor count recorded.

Cache configurations differ in both per-core and shared capacities. The i7-13700E has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3. The i5-4570 has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4/DDR5 for the i7-13700E and DDR3 for the i5-4570. ECC support is present on the i7-13700E and absent on the i5-4570.

PCIe capability is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for the i7-13700E, versus Gen 3 for the i5-4570. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-13700E and Intel HD 4600 for the i5-4570. The i7-13700E has an unlocked multiplier; the i5-4570 does not. Part numbers are SRMG3 for the i7-13700E and SR14E for the i5-4570. Release dates are January 2023 and June 2013 respectively. The i7-13700E has an active production status; the i5-4570 has no production status recorded.

The Verdict

The data presents a one-sided comparison. The i7-13700E wins every head-to-head benchmark, with percentages ranging from 134.1% in Geekbench single-core to 530.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core. Users who run Cinebench-style rendering workloads will see approximately six times the performance. Users who run Geekbench-style single-threaded tasks will see roughly double the performance.

The i7-13700E is the appropriate choice for workloads that require high core counts, large shared cache, modern memory support, and ECC capability. Its 16 cores and 24 threads make it suitable for heavily parallel tasks, while its 30 MB L3 cache and DDR4/DDR5 support provide a modern foundation. The 5.10 GHz boost clock and unlocked multiplier offer headroom for performance tuning.

The i5-4570 remains relevant only for scenarios constrained to its platform. Its 4 cores and 4 threads are sufficient for basic desktop tasks, and its 84 watt TDP is higher than the i7-13700E's 65 watts despite delivering a fraction of the performance. Its DDR3 memory support and Gen 3 PCIe limit its integration with modern components.

The percentile data shows both processors sitting near each other in the overall distribution, with the i7-13700E at the 64th percentile and the i5-4570 at the 63rd percentile. This reflects the broad range of CPUs in the database rather than comparable performance. The average benchmark scores, 7,957 and 7,421, are close, but the head-to-head deltas reveal the true scale of the performance gap in directly comparable workloads. Users with multi-threaded rendering needs should select the i7-13700E. Users with legacy platform constraints may find the i5-4570 acceptable, but the benchmark data shows no workload category where it outperforms or even approaches the newer processor.