Intel Core i5-4570R vs Intel Core i5-4670 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670 scores 4660 points versus 3879 points for the Intel Core i5-4570R, a 20.1% advantage for the i5-4670.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core performance?

A: The i5-4670 leads in every single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 657 against 547, a 20.1% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the margin is larger at 22.2% (66 versus 54).

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

A: The i5-4670 has an average benchmark score of 1347, while the i5-4570R averages 1318. The i5-4670 sits at the 36th percentile of all CPUs, and the i5-4570R sits at the 35th percentile.

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

A: Yes, both are 4-core, 4-thread parts based on the Haswell architecture. However, they use different sockets: the i5-4670 uses Intel Socket 1150, while the i5-4570R uses Intel BGA 1364.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The i5-4670 features Intel HD 4600, while the i5-4570R features Intel Iris Pro 5200. The i5-4570R also has a larger die size and more transistors, at 260 mm² and 1,700 million versus 177 mm² and 1,400 million for the i5-4670.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The i5-4670 has a TDP of 84 watts, while the i5-4570R has a TDP of 65 watts. The i5-4570R is also marked as end-of-life in production status.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-4670 wins all six head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i5-4570R. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, in both single-core and multi-core modes, goes to the i5-4670 by a margin of 20.1% or 20.3%, with the single-core R15 test showing the largest gap at 22.2%.

For users prioritizing raw CPU throughput, the i5-4670 is the clear choice. Its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.80 GHz, compared to 2.70 GHz and 3.20 GHz on the i5-4570R, translate directly into measurable performance advantages. The i5-4670 also reaches the 36th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the i5-4570R's 35th percentile.

However, the i5-4570R is not without its own merits. It carries the Intel Iris Pro 5200 integrated graphics, a substantially more capable GPU than the HD 4600 found in the i5-4670. The i5-4570R also has a lower TDP of 65 watts, making it a more power-efficient option, and it includes a memory bandwidth figure of 25.6 GB/s. For a compact or low-power desktop build where integrated graphics quality matters more than CPU compute, the i5-4570R could be the sensible pick. But for pure processor performance, the data points squarely at the i5-4670.

The i5-4670 is also the better choice for users who plan to use a discrete graphics card, since the integrated GPU becomes less relevant. Its higher clock speeds and larger shared L3 cache of 6 MB, versus 4 MB on the i5-4570R, give it a decisive edge in CPU-bound workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-4670 dominates every recorded benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 469 against 390 for the i5-4570R, a 20.3% margin. The single-core R15 test shows an even larger gap: 66 versus 54, a 22.2% difference. This pattern holds across newer Cinebench versions.

Cinebench R20 multi-core results show 1957 for the i5-4670 and 1629 for the i5-4570R, a 20.1% lead. The single-core R20 test produces 275 versus 229, also 20.1%. Cinebench R23 continues the trend: the i5-4670 scores 4660 multi-core and 657 single-core, while the i5-4570R scores 3879 and 547 respectively, both at 20.1% deltas.

The i5-4570R has additional Geekbench scores in the database: 2872 multi-core and 943 single-core. These are not directly comparable to the i5-4670, which lacks Geekbench entries, but they provide context for the i5-4570R's standing relative to other processors.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the i5-4670 sits within a narrow band of comparable chips. The Intel Core i5-7400T scores 1348, a 0.1% difference from the i5-4670's 1347. The Intel Xeon W-2104 scores 1350, a 0.2% gap. The Intel Core i5-4590T scores 1340, 0.5% lower, and the Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 scores 1357, 0.7% higher. These are all near-identical performance levels.

The i5-4570R's nearest rivals tell a different story. The Intel Celeron G6900E and G6900T both score 1321, 0.2% above the i5-4570R's 1318. The Intel Core i7-3770T scores 1314, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Athlon Gold 7220U scores 1311, 0.5% lower. The i5-4570R is thus grouped with lower-tier processors, while the i5-4670 competes with mid-range desktop chips.

The consistency of the 20.1% delta across multiple Cinebench versions is notable. It suggests a fixed performance differential driven by clock speed and cache size, not workload-specific anomalies. The i5-4670's clock advantage of 0.70 GHz at base and 0.60 GHz at boost, combined with 2 MB more shared L3 cache, explains the uniform margin.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The i5-4670 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, while the i5-4570R operates at 2.70 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost. This gives the i5-4670 a 0.70 GHz advantage at base frequency and 0.60 GHz at boost.

TDP also differs significantly: the i5-4670 is rated at 84 watts, the i5-4570R at 65 watts. The lower TDP of the i5-4570R suggests it is designed for more thermally constrained environments.

Socket compatibility is a major differentiator. The i5-4670 uses Intel Socket 1150, a standard desktop socket, while the i5-4570R uses Intel BGA 1364, a ball-grid array that is soldered to the motherboard. This makes the i5-4570R unsuitable for upgrade paths, whereas the i5-4670 can be swapped in a compatible motherboard.

Cache configuration differs as well. Both have 64 KB L1 cache per core and 256 KB L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache is 6 MB on the i5-4670 versus 4 MB on the i5-4570R.

The i5-4570R includes a memory bandwidth specification of 25.6 GB/s, while the i5-4670 does not have this figure recorded in the database. Both support DDR3 memory in dual-channel mode, and neither supports ECC memory.

The i5-4570R has a larger physical footprint: 260 mm² die size and 1,700 million transistors, compared to 177 mm² and 1,400 million for the i5-4670. The i5-4570R is also marked as end-of-life in production status, while the i5-4670 has no such designation.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both lack a launch MSRP in the database. Both were released on the same date, 2013-06-01.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the Haswell architecture using a 22 nm process node from Intel, but they represent different variants. The i5-4670 carries the codename Haswell, while the i5-4570R uses the codename Crystal Well. This is a meaningful distinction: Crystal Well is a specialized Haswell derivative with a different physical design.

The transistor count and die size tell the story. The i5-4570R packs 1,700 million transistors into 260 mm², substantially more than the i5-4670's 1,400 million transistors in 177 mm². The extra silicon in the i5-4570R is devoted to its integrated graphics, the Intel Iris Pro 5200, which is a significantly more powerful GPU than the Intel HD 4600 in the i5-4670.

The i5-4570R also includes a PCIe configuration of Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-4670 simply lists PCIe Gen 3. The i5-4570R's memory bandwidth is specified at 25.6 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the i5-4670.

Both processors share the same core and thread counts at 4 and 4, and both have the same per-core L1 and L2 cache sizes. The L3 cache differs: 6 MB shared on the i5-4670 versus 4 MB shared on the i5-4570R. This reduction in L3 cache on the i5-4570R may be a trade-off to accommodate the larger integrated GPU die area.

The generation is listed as Core i5 (Haswell) for both, and both support DDR3 memory in dual-channel mode. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The market segment for both is Desktop, despite the i5-4570R using a BGA socket typically associated with mobile or embedded designs. The production status of the i5-4570R is end-of-life, which may reflect its niche positioning relative to the more mainstream i5-4670.

In practical terms, the architecture differences mean the i5-4670 is optimized for CPU compute, while the i5-4570R trades some CPU performance for superior integrated graphics. The benchmark data confirms this: the i5-4670 wins all CPU tests, but the i5-4570R's Iris Pro 5200 would likely excel in graphics workloads, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database to quantify this.