Intel Core i5-4570R vs Intel Core i5-7400T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split here is not subtle. The Intel Core i5-7400T takes seven of the eight recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-4570R manages exactly one. That single win is in Geekbench multicore, where the 4570R scores 2872 against the 7400T's 2864, a margin of only 0.3%. It is a narrow victory, and it does not indicate any broad multicore superiority. Every other test, across three Cinebench versions and both Geekbench runs, favors the 7400T.

The 7400T's wins are consistent in shape: it leads in every single-core test by a larger percentage than it leads in most multicore tests. The single-core Geekbench result is its biggest margin, 7.5% ahead of the 4570R. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the delta is 3.7%, and in R20 single-core it is 3.1%. The multicore deltas are smaller but still positive: 2.8% in R15, 2.6% in R20, and 2.6% in R23. So the 7400T is not just faster per clock; it is faster across the board, with the gap widening when only one core is active.

The 4570R's only meaningful territory is that one Geekbench multicore result. Even there, the difference is within noise, and the average benchmark scores reflect that: the 7400T sits at 1348, the 4570R at 1318. The percentile rankings also line up, with the 7400T at the 36th percentile of all CPUs and the 4570R at the 35th. For practical workloads, the two are close in multicore throughput, but the 7400T has a clear edge in anything that leans on single-thread performance, which includes most everyday apps, older games, and lightly threaded productivity tools.

The Verdict

Pick the Intel Core i5-7400T if you are building or upgrading a desktop system on Intel Socket 1151 and want the better all-round performer. The data shows it wins seven of eight benchmarks, and its single-core advantage is consistent and often substantial. The 7.5% lead in Geekbench single-core is the kind of margin you notice in day-to-day responsiveness. Its 35 watt TDP also makes it a much easier cooling target than the 4570R's 65 watt figure, which matters for compact builds or low-noise setups. The 7400T is still listed as active production, while the 4570R is end-of-life, so availability and long-term support also favor the newer part.

Pick the Intel Core i5-4570R only if your platform forces you toward it, meaning you are working with the BGA 1364 socket and cannot change the CPU. Its single Geekbench multicore win is 0.3%, effectively a tie, and it loses every other comparison. The 4570R does bring Iris Pro 5200 integrated graphics, which is a stronger iGPU than the HD 630 in the 7400T, and it has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. But those advantages do not show up in the recorded CPU benchmarks, and the 4570R's 22 nm process node and DDR3 memory support put it in an older platform context. For a fresh build, the 7400T is the clear choice. For a locked-in BGA system, the 4570R is what you have, and its multicore scores are close enough that it will not embarrass itself.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the 7400T comes in Geekbench single-core, where it posts 1014 against the 4570R's 943. That is a 7.5% delta, the widest spread in the entire comparison. It is also the most relevant for typical desktop use, since many applications still depend on single-thread speed. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the 7400T scores 56 versus 54, a 3.7% lead. In R20 single-core, it is 236 versus 229, a 3.1% edge. R23 single-core follows the same pattern: 562 versus 547, a 2.7% gap.

The multicore results are closer but still favor the 7400T. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 401 against 390, a 2.8% lead. R20 multicore shows 1672 against 1629, a 2.6% edge. R23 multicore shows 3981 against 3879, again 2.6%. These are not large margins, but they are consistent across three separate Cinebench versions, suggesting the 7400T's architectural advantage is real and not a single-test artifact.

The 4570R's one win is Geekbench multicore: 2872 versus 2864, a 0.3% margin. That is the smallest delta in the entire set, and it is the only time the older chip comes out ahead. The 7400T's average benchmark score of 1348 versus 1318 for the 4570R confirms that the overall picture favors the newer part, even if the multicore head-to-heads are close.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-7400T wins seven of the eight recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i5-4570R wins only Geekbench multicore.

Q: How big is the single-core difference?

A: The largest single-core gap is in Geekbench, where the 7400T scores 1014 versus 943, a 7.5% lead. Cinebench single-core deltas range from 2.7% to 3.7% in favor of the 7400T.

Q: Is the 4570R faster in multicore anywhere?

A: Only in Geekbench multicore, where it scores 2872 against 2864, a 0.3% margin. In every Cinebench multicore test, the 7400T leads by 2.6% to 2.8%.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The 7400T has a 35 watt TDP, while the 4570R has a 65 watt TDP. The 7400T is the lower-power part.

Q: Do they use the same memory type?

A: No. The 7400T supports DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the 4570R supports DDR3 with 25.6 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which CPU has better integrated graphics?

A: The 4570R includes Intel Iris Pro 5200, while the 7400T has HD 630. The 4570R's iGPU is the stronger of the two, though the CPU benchmark data does not cover graphics performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and process nodes. The 7400T is built on Kaby Lake, a 14 nm design, while the 4570R uses Haswell on a 22 nm node, codenamed Crystal Well. The process shrink gives the 7400T a transistor density advantage, though the 4570R's datasheet lists 1,700 million transistors and a 260 mm² die size, while the 7400T leaves those fields unlisted.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, but the 7400T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 4570R has only 4 MB. That extra 2 MB of L3 helps the 7400T in workloads that reuse data, and it partially explains the single-core lead. The 4570R compensates with a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost of 3.20 GHz, versus the 7400T's 2.40 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. Despite the clock deficit, the 7400T still wins nearly every benchmark, indicating that the Kaby Lake architecture and larger cache overcome the frequency gap.

Memory support is another architectural divide. The 7400T uses DDR4 and reaches 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the 4570R uses DDR3 and tops out at 25.6 GB/s. Both are dual-channel. For memory-heavy tasks, the 7400T has a clear theoretical advantage, and the recorded benchmarks align with that. The 4570R's integrated graphics, Intel Iris Pro 5200, is a more capable iGPU than the 7400T's HD 630, which is a point in its favor for systems without a discrete GPU, but the CPU-side architectural comparison favors the 7400T.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ on several key specification fields. The 7400T has a base clock of 2.40 GHz, a boost clock of 3.00 GHz, and a 35 watt TDP. The 4570R has a base clock of 2.70 GHz, a boost clock of 3.20 GHz, and a 65 watt TDP. Both have 4 cores and 4 threads, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The sockets are incompatible: the 7400T uses Intel Socket 1151, while the 4570R uses Intel BGA 1364. That means they are not interchangeable on any given motherboard. The 7400T is from the Kaby Lake generation, released in 2017, and is still active in production. The 4570R is a Haswell part from 2013 and is end-of-life.

Memory support differs as noted: DDR4 versus DDR3, with bandwidth figures of 38.4 GB/s and 25.6 GB/s respectively. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with HD 630 on the 7400T and Intel Iris Pro 5200 on the 4570R. The 7400T has 6 MB of L3 cache versus 4 MB on the 4570R. Part numbers are SR332 for the 7400T and SR18P for the 4570R. Neither supports ECC memory. The 4570R lists transistor count and die size; the 7400T does not.