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

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570R has a base clock of 2.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-4670T runs at 2.30 GHz.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in multicore performance?

A: The i5-4570R wins six of the eight head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its largest multicore advantage comes in Geekbench multicore, where it scores 2872 versus 2563 for the i5-4670T, a 10.8% lead.

Q: Does the i5-4670T win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the i5-4670T wins Geekbench singlecore with a score of 977 against 943 for the i5-4570R, a 3.6% advantage. It also edges out the rival in Cinebench R15 single-core, where both score 54 but the i5-4670T is recorded as the winner.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions in each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670T features Intel HD 4600 graphics. The Intel Core i5-4570R features the more advanced Intel Iris Pro 5200.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The i5-4670T has a TDP of 45 watts, while the i5-4570R has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The i5-4670T uses Intel Socket 1150, while the i5-4570R uses Intel BGA 1364.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Haswell architecture generation and are built on Intel's 22 nm process node. The i5-4670T is codenamed Haswell, while the i5-4570R carries the codename Crystal Well. This codename difference reflects a key architectural divergence: the i5-4570R integrates a larger die and more transistors. The i5-4670T has 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die, while the i5-4570R packs 1,700 million transistors on a 260 mm² die.

The L3 cache configuration differs notably. The i5-4670T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-4570R has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, so the caching difference is entirely in the last-level shared pool.

The integrated graphics represent a major architectural split. The i5-4670T uses Intel HD 4600, while the i5-4570R uses Intel Iris Pro 5200, which reflects the larger die and the Crystal Well design focus on stronger visual output. The i5-4570R also explicitly lists a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, a figure not specified for the i5-4670T.

Process node, foundry, memory support (DDR3, dual-channel), and ECC support (disabled on both) are identical. Both are desktop segments with locked multipliers, and both were released on the same date.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-4570R is the clear winner in multicore and sustained compute workloads. Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, the i5-4570R leads by 1.5% in every case. The largest gap is in Geekbench multicore, where the i5-4570R is 10.8% ahead, scoring 2872 versus 2563. This makes the i5-4570R the better choice for tasks that scale across all four cores.

The i5-4670T wins in single-threaded Geekbench by a 3.6% margin (977 versus 943), showing a slight advantage in lightly threaded integer performance. However, the i5-4670T also ties in Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 54.

For efficiency, the i5-4670T has a 45-watt TDP versus the i5-4570R's 65-watt TDP. This makes the i5-4670T more suitable for thermally constrained or low-power desktop builds, while the i5-4570R targets systems where higher power is acceptable.

The i5-4570R holds the production status of end-of-life, while the i5-4670T does not have that status listed, which may affect availability for new builds.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several key specifications:

• Base Clock: 2.30 GHz on the i5-4670T, 2.70 GHz on the i5-4570R
• Boost Clock: 3.30 GHz on the i5-4670T, 3.20 GHz on the i5-4570R
• TDP: 45 W on the i5-4670T, 65 W on the i5-4570R
• Socket: Socket 1150 on the i5-4670T, BGA 1364 on the i5-4570R
• Codename: Haswell on the i5-4670T, Crystal Well on the i5-4570R
• Transistor Count: 1,400 million on the i5-4670T, 1,700 million on the i5-4570R
• Die Size: 177 mm² on the i5-4670T, 260 mm² on the i5-4570R
• L3 Cache: 6 MB shared on the i5-4670T, 4 MB shared on the i5-4570R
• Integrated Graphics: Intel HD 4600 on the i5-4670T, Intel Iris Pro 5200 on the i5-4570R
• Memory Bandwidth: not listed on the i5-4670T, 25.6 GB/s on the i5-4570R
• Production Status: not listed on the i5-4670T, end-of-life on the i5-4570R
• Part Number: SR14P on the i5-4670T, SR18P on the i5-4570R

Identical specs include the number of cores (4), threads (4), L1 cache (64 KB per core), L2 cache (256 KB per core), memory support (DDR3), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (disabled), PCIe generation (Gen 3), market segment (Desktop), unlocked multiplier (false), and release date.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a decisive overall win for the i5-4570R, which wins six of the eight recorded benchmark comparisons.

The largest margin belongs to Geekbench multicore. The i5-4570R scores 2872 against the i5-4670T's 2563, a 10.8% advantage. This is the most significant performance separation in the entire comparison and indicates that the i5-4570R handles multithreaded workloads substantially better in the Geekbench test suite.

In the Cinebench suite, the i5-4570R maintains a consistent but smaller edge. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 390 versus 384, a 1.5% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 1629 versus 1604, also 1.5% ahead. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 3879 versus 3820, again 1.5% ahead. These three tests all reflect the same relative performance delta.

Single-core Cinebench results are nearly tied. Cinebench R15 single-core produces a score of 54 for both, with the i5-4670T recorded as the winner due to a 0% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core puts the i5-4570R slightly ahead at 229 versus 226, a 1.3% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core also favors the i5-4570R at 547 versus 539, a 1.5% lead.

The only clear single-threaded win for the i5-4670T is Geekbench single-core. Here the i5-4670T scores 977 against 943, a 3.6% margin in its favor. This result is notable because it runs against the trend of the i5-4570R's generally superior performance.

Across all eight comparisons, the i5-4670T records 2 wins and the i5-4570R records 6 wins. The average benchmark score reflects this gap: the i5-4570R averages 1318 points across the suite, while the i5-4670T averages 1271 points. Both processors sit at the 35th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy similar overall performance brackets despite the i5-4570R's higher average.

Looking at nearest rivals, the i5-4670T sits close to the Intel Core i5-4430S, with a delta of -0.2% (the i5-4670T is effectively tied), and it is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i3-1005G1. The i5-4570R compares similarly to the Intel Core i7-3770T, which is 0.3% ahead, and it leads the AMD Athlon Gold 7220U by 0.5%. These proximity data confirm that despite the internal differences, neither chip is far from the performance cluster around the 1271 to 1318 average score range.