Intel Core i5-4570S vs Intel Xeon E-2104G Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2104G runs at 3.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-4570S has a base clock of 2.90 GHz. The Xeon also lacks a boost clock, whereas the i5-4570S can reach 3.60 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Xeon E-2104G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-4570S does not. This is a key differentiator for workstation and server reliability workloads.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570S uses Intel Socket 1150, while the Intel Xeon E-2104G uses Intel Socket 1151. They are not interchangeable.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2104G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 6 MB on the Intel Core i5-4570S. Both have identical L1 (64 KB per core) and L2 (256 KB per core) cache structures.

Q: How do their Cinebench R23 multi-core scores compare?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2104G scores 4847, which is 12.2% higher than the i5-4570S's 4256. The Xeon wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The i5-4570S supports DDR3 memory, while the Xeon E-2104G supports DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-4570S is built on the Haswell architecture using a 22 nm process node, manufactured by Intel with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E-2104G belongs to the Xeon E-2100 series and uses the Coffee Lake architecture (specifically Coffee Lake-S WS) on a 14 nm process, with a die size of 126 mm². The process node difference means the Xeon packs its four cores into a smaller physical area, though the transistor count for the Xeon is not recorded in the database.

Both processors have four cores and four threads, so there is no hyper-threading advantage on either side. The cache hierarchy is similar at the per-core level: both feature 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache differs, with the i5-4570S offering 6 MB and the Xeon E-2104G offering 8 MB.

Memory support is a major architectural split. The i5-4570S uses DDR3 memory, while the Xeon E-2104G uses DDR4 memory and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The Xeon also supports ECC memory, making it suitable for error-correcting workloads. The i5-4570S lacks ECC support entirely. Both chips use Gen 3 PCIe, but the Xeon's PCIe implementation is specified as 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i5's lane count is not listed.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-4570S carries Intel HD 4600, while the Xeon E-2104G carries UHD Graphics P630. The market segment also differs: the i5-4570S is a desktop part, while the Xeon E-2104G is aimed at server and workstation use. The Xeon is listed as end-of-life production status, while the i5-4570S has no production status recorded.

The release dates are five years apart. The i5-4570S launched on June 1, 2013, and the Xeon E-2104G launched on July 11, 2018. The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $193, which can be stated once. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Xeon E-2104G wins all six recorded head-to-head benchmarks, with deltas ranging from 11.8% to 12.3% against the Intel Core i5-4570S. The Xeon is faster in every single-core and multi-core test in the database. For users who need maximum performance in Cinebench workloads, the Xeon E-2104G is the clear choice.

The Xeon also brings features the i5-4570S lacks: ECC memory support, DDR4 memory with a specified bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, a newer architecture based on Coffee Lake, and a larger 8 MB L3 cache. The Xeon's socket (Socket 1151) is newer than the i5's Socket 1150, which matters for platform longevity. The Xeon targets server and workstation users, and its feature set aligns with that role.

However, the i5-4570S is not without merit. It has a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, which exceeds the Xeon's fixed 3.20 GHz. The i5's 22 nm process is older, but it still delivers 4.3% lower average benchmark scores (1426 versus 1402) according to the database's average benchmark score metric. The i5 falls in the 37th percentile of all CPUs, identical to the Xeon's 37th percentile, meaning both sit at the same relative performance level globally.

For users on a Haswell-era platform who cannot upgrade the motherboard, the i5-4570S remains a functional quad-core desktop part. For those building or upgrading a workstation with a Socket 1151 board, the Xeon E-2104G offers better performance plus ECC memory support. The data recommends the Xeon for performance-sensitive tasks and ECC requirements, while the i5-4570S is only preferable for its higher boost clock and compatibility with older DDR3 platforms.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-4570S | Intel Xeon E-2104G |

|----------------|----------------------|--------------------|

| Series | Not recorded | Xeon E-2100 series |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.60 GHz | Not available |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | Intel Socket 1150 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Coffee Lake-S WS |

| Codename | Haswell | Coffee Lake-S WS |

| Process node | 22 nm | 14 nm |

| Die size | 177 mm² | 126 mm² |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | Not recorded |

| L3 cache | 6 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR3 | DDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Not supported | Supported |

| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 4600 | UHD Graphics P630 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Production status | Not recorded | End-of-life |

| Release date | June 2013 | July 2018 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $193 |

| Part number | SR14J | SR3WV |

The Xeon E-2104G also has a PCIe specification of Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only), which is not listed for the i5-4570S. Both processors share identical core counts (4 cores, 4 threads), TDP (65 W), L1 cache (64 KB per core), L2 cache (256 KB per core), and a locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six head-to-head tests, all won by the Intel Xeon E-2104G. The smallest margin occurs in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Xeon scores 68 against the i5-4570S's 60, a delta of 11.8%. The largest margin is 12.3%, appearing in both Cinebench R15 multi-core and R23 single-core tests. The R15 multi-core result has the Xeon at 488 versus 428, and the R23 single-core result has the Xeon at 684 versus 600.

The multi-core tests show a consistent pattern across three Cinebench versions. In R15 multi-core, the Xeon scores 488 versus the i5's 428 (12.3% higher). In R20 multi-core, the Xeon scores 2035 versus 1787 (12.2% higher). In R23 multi-core, the Xeon scores 4847 versus 4256 (12.2% higher). The consistency of the delta across versions suggests a stable performance advantage that scales uniformly with workload intensity.

The single-core tests tell the same story with a similar pattern. R15 single-core has the Xeon at 68 against 60 (11.8% higher), R20 single-core has the Xeon at 287 versus 252 (12.2% higher), and R23 single-core has the Xeon at 684 versus 600 (12.3% higher). The Xeon's single-core lead is slightly smaller in R15 but nearly identical in R20 and R23.

The i5-4570S has zero wins in the head-to-head list. Its best relative performance is in R15 single-core, where it trails by 11.8%, and its worst is in R15 multi-core and R23 single-core, where it trails by 12.3%. No benchmark in the database shows the i5 ahead.

The average benchmark scores place the i5-4570S at 1426 and the Xeon E-2104G at 1402. This is a 1.7% difference in favor of the i5, but the average score includes only the i5's Geekbench results, which are not recorded for the Xeon. The i5's Geekbench multi-core score is 2945 and single-core is 1083. The Xeon has no Geekbench scores in the database, so the average score comparison is limited by the differing benchmark sets.

The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce their positioning. The i5-4570S sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-3820, Intel Xeon Bronze 3106, Intel Core i7-3720QM, and AMD Opteron 4274 HE. The Xeon E-2104G sits within 0.4% of the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5, Intel Pentium Gold G7400TE, Intel Core i5-6500TE, and Intel Xeon E3-1240L v3. Both chips occupy a similar performance tier in the broader CPU landscape, ranking at the 37th percentile of all CPUs.