Intel Core i5-4570 vs Intel Xeon W-2195 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for this pairing is unambiguous. The Intel Xeon W-2195 wins every single recorded benchmark comparison against the Intel Core i5-4570. Across all six head-to-head tests, the Xeon W-2195 holds a consistent performance advantage of 81.4% over the i5-4570. That is not a narrow margin; it is a decisive sweep that appears in both multi-core and single-core workloads.

Starting with Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon W-2195 scores 2401 points while the i5-4570 manages 447 points. The Xeon W-2195 is 81.4% ahead. The single-core portion of the same test tells a similar story: the Xeon W-2195 records 338 points against 63 points for the i5-4570, again an 81.4% lead. The fact that the margin is identical in both multi-core and single-core tests suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Xeon W-2195 posts 10007 points in multi-core, while the i5-4570 scores 1865 points. The delta remains 81.4%. In single-core R20, the Xeon W-2195 reaches 1412 points versus 263 points for the i5-4570. Again, 81.4%. The consistency of this gap across different rendering workloads reinforces the conclusion: the Xeon W-2195 is not merely faster in certain scenarios, it is faster in every scenario measured.

Cinebench R23, the most recent rendering test in the database, shows the same pattern. The Xeon W-2195 scores 23828 points in multi-core, compared to 4442 points for the i5-4570. Single-core R23 sees the Xeon W-2195 at 3363 points and the i5-4570 at 627 points. In both cases, the Xeon W-2195 is 81.4% ahead. The i5-4570 records zero wins across the entire head-to-head benchmark suite, while the Xeon W-2195 records six.

The recorded data also places both processors at the 63rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning both sit at the same overall percentile ranking despite the Xeon W-2195 winning every direct comparison. That seeming contradiction is explained by the average benchmark scores. The i5-4570 has an average benchmark score of 7421, while the Xeon W-2195 has an average benchmark score of 6892. The i5-4570 actually holds a higher average score across all benchmarks in the database, even though it loses every head-to-head test to the Xeon W-2195. This occurs because the two processors are compared against different pools of benchmarks, and the i5-4570 benefits from additional tests in the database that are not part of the direct comparison.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each processor clarifies the competitive landscape. The i5-4570 sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i9-9990XE, which has an average score of 7415. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7282 at 7409, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9980XE at 7398. The i5-7400 is 0.6% ahead of the i5-4570 with a score of 7469. The Xeon W-2195, by contrast, is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-3470 at 6906, 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G at 6931, and 0.6% ahead of both the Intel Core i3-1115G4 at 6851 and the AMD Athlon X4 970 at 6850. These nearest-rival comparisons use average scores across the full benchmark set, which is why the i5-4570 appears competitive with much newer or higher-end parts while the Xeon W-2195 appears clustered with older mainstream chips.

Where Each One Wins

Based purely on the recorded head-to-head results, the Xeon W-2195 wins every category. There is no benchmark in the direct comparison where the i5-4570 comes out ahead. The Xeon W-2195 dominates both multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering workloads. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the Xeon W-2195 is faster in both multi-core and single-core tests, with the same 81.4% margin throughout.

The use-case split therefore favors the Xeon W-2195 for any workload represented by these benchmarks. Rendering tasks, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, will consistently perform better on the Xeon W-2195 according to the data. The i5-4570 does not win a single recorded benchmark against the Xeon W-2195, so there is no measured scenario in this comparison where it is the faster part.

That said, the database also contains additional benchmark results for the i5-4570 that are not part of the head-to-head set. These include PassMark tests for data compression at 75010 points, data encryption at 1321 points, extended instructions at 5961 points, prime number finding at 31 points, floating point math at 11706 points, integer math at 15415 points, multithread at 5238 points, physics at 395 points, random string sorting at 9992 points, and single thread at 2033 points. The Geekbench multicore score is 3118 and the single-core score is 1041. However, none of these tests have corresponding Xeon W-2195 results in the head-to-head data, so they cannot be used to establish a win for either processor. The only tests where both processors have recorded scores are the six Cinebench tests, and the Xeon W-2195 wins all of them.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and are built for different market segments. The i5-4570 uses the Haswell architecture, while the Xeon W-2195 uses Skylake, specifically the Skylake-W codename. The i5-4570 is a desktop part, while the Xeon W-2195 is classified as a server or workstation processor. The i5-4570 was released on 2013-06-01, and the Xeon W-2195 was released on 2017-08-28.

The manufacturing process differs as well. The i5-4570 is built on a 22 nm process node, while the Xeon W-2195 uses a 14 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel. The die size reflects the complexity difference between the two chips: the i5-4570 has a die size of 177 mm², while the Xeon W-2195 has a die size of 484 mm². The transistor count for the i5-4570 is listed at 1,400 million, while the Xeon W-2195 does not have a recorded transistor count in the database.

Cache configuration is another major architectural difference. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs substantially: the i5-4570 has 256 KB per core, while the Xeon W-2195 has 1 MB per core. The L3 cache is also very different, with the i5-4570 carrying 6 MB shared and the Xeon W-2195 carrying 24.75 MB shared. This larger cache hierarchy on the Xeon W-2195 aligns with its higher core count and workstation positioning.

The core and thread counts are the most obvious architectural difference. The i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading. The Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads, giving it 4.5 times the core count and 9 times the thread count. Base clocks differ as well: the i5-4570 runs at 3.20 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost, while the Xeon W-2195 runs at 2.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost. The Xeon W-2195 has a lower base clock but a significantly higher boost clock.

The Xeon W-2195 supports ECC memory, while the i5-4570 does not. The i5-4570 includes integrated graphics in the form of Intel HD 4600, while the Xeon W-2195 has no integrated graphics. The market segments reflect this split: the i5-4570 is a desktop chip with integrated graphics, while the Xeon W-2195 is a server or workstation chip that assumes a discrete GPU will be present.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification in the database. The i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads. The base clock is 3.20 GHz for the i5-4570 and 2.30 GHz for the Xeon W-2195. The boost clock is 3.60 GHz for the i5-4570 and 4.30 GHz for the Xeon W-2195. The thermal design power is 84 watts for the i5-4570 and 140 watts for the Xeon W-2195.

The sockets are incompatible. The i5-4570 uses Intel Socket 1150, while the Xeon W-2195 uses Intel Socket 2066. The memory support differs: the i5-4570 uses DDR3 with a dual-channel memory bus, while the Xeon W-2195 uses DDR4 with a quad-channel memory bus. The Xeon W-2195 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s, while the i5-4570 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The i5-4570 does not support ECC memory, while the Xeon W-2195 does.

PCIe support is listed as Gen 3 for both processors, but the Xeon W-2195 specifies 48 lanes from the CPU, while the i5-4570 provides no lane count in the database. The i5-4570 includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics, while the Xeon W-2195 has no integrated graphics. The production status differs: the Xeon W-2195 is marked as end-of-life, while the i5-4570 has no recorded production status. The Xeon W-2195 has a launch MSRP of $2553, while the i5-4570 has no launch MSRP in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SR14E for the i5-4570 and SR3RX for the Xeon W-2195.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2195 wins all six recorded head-to-head tests against the Intel Core i5-4570. It is 81.4% ahead in every one of those tests, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core modes.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The i5-4570 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads, which is 4.5 times the cores and 9 times the threads.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: The Xeon W-2195 supports ECC memory. The i5-4570 does not.

Q: What are the cache sizes for each processor?

A: Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The i5-4570 has 256 KB of L2 cache per core and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon W-2195 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 24.75 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The i5-4570 includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics. The Xeon W-2195 has no integrated graphics.

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

A: The i5-4570 has an average benchmark score of 7421, while the Xeon W-2195 has an average benchmark score of 6892. Both sit at the 63rd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel Xeon W-2195 is the faster processor in every direct comparison recorded. It wins all six head-to-head tests with an 81.4% margin across the board. Anyone selecting between these two for rendering workloads, based solely on the benchmark results, should choose the Xeon W-2195.

The i5-4570 does have a higher average benchmark score of 7421 compared to 6892 for the Xeon W-2195, and it sits at the same 63rd percentile. This is because the i5-4570 has additional benchmark results in the database that are not part of the head-to-head comparison, including Geekbench and PassMark tests. Those extra data points raise its average. But in the only tests where both processors have matching results, the Xeon W-2195 is consistently and substantially faster.

The Xeon W-2195 also offers architectural advantages that align with its workstation positioning: 18 cores versus 4, 36 threads versus 4, a larger L3 cache at 24.75 MB versus 6 MB, quad-channel DDR4 memory support versus dual-channel DDR3, ECC memory support, and a higher boost clock at 4.30 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. Its 140 watt TDP and lack of integrated graphics reflect its role as a server or workstation part, while the i5-4570 is a desktop processor with integrated graphics and a lower 84 watt TDP.

The i5-4570 is not without merit in the broader database, as its average benchmark score demonstrates. But against the Xeon W-2195 specifically, there is no recorded test where it comes out ahead. The verdict is straightforward: for workloads matching the Cinebench tests, the Xeon W-2195 is the superior choice. The i5-4570 remains competitive only in the sense that its overall database average is higher, a result driven by benchmark coverage rather than direct performance against the Xeon W-2195.