Intel Core i5-4570T vs Intel Core i7-2710QE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits this comparison cleanly. The Intel Core i5-4570T does not win a single head-to-head benchmark in the database. Across all five recorded tests, the Intel Core i7-2710QE takes the victory. That is a decisive sweep in favor of the older, mobile-oriented Sandy Bridge part.

For the i5-4570T, the use case is narrower. It is a 35-watt desktop processor with two cores and four threads. Its strength lies in efficiency and platform simplicity, not in raw compute throughput. The benchmark results show it trailing the i7-2710QE by roughly 14 percent in every recorded test, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded.

The i7-2710QE, meanwhile, wins in every scenario where the workload scales with cores and threads. It offers four cores and eight threads, double the thread count of the i5-4570T. That advantage shows up consistently in Cinebench multi-core tests. It also wins single-core tests, which is notable given its lower base and boost clocks. The i7-2710QE is the clear choice for rendering, compilation, or any parallel workload.

The i5-4570T still has a role. It belongs in systems where the 35-watt thermal envelope matters more than peak performance. The data does not show a scenario where the i5-4570T outperforms the i7-2710QE, so its appeal rests entirely on power draw and platform characteristics, not on benchmark victories.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target different market segments. The i5-4570T uses the Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process node. It is a desktop part with an Intel Socket 1150 interface. The i7-2710QE uses the older Sandy Bridge architecture on a 32 nm process node, built for mobile systems with an Intel Socket G2 (988B) interface.

The transistor counts and die sizes tell the story of the generational gap. The Haswell chip packs 1,400 million transistors into a 177 mm² die. The Sandy Bridge part has fewer transistors, 1,160 million, spread over a larger 216 mm² die. The newer process node gives the i5-4570T a denser, more efficient design despite having fewer total threads.

Cache configurations differ as well. The i5-4570T has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-2710QE has 6 MB. Both use 64 KB of L1 cache and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. The extra L3 cache on the i7-2710QE helps compensate for its older architecture in some workloads.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. The i5-4570T includes Intel HD 4600, while the i7-2710QE ships with Intel HD 3000. Memory support is listed as DDR3 for the i5-4570T, with no memory type specified for the i7-2710QE in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The i5-4570T supports PCIe Gen 3, while the i7-2710QE has no PCIe generation recorded.

Release timing differs by roughly two and a half years. The i7-2710QE launched in January 2011, while the i5-4570T arrived in June 2013. The i7-2710QE is marked as end-of-life production status, while the i5-4570T has no production status recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The five benchmark comparisons all favor the i7-2710QE, with deltas hovering around negative 14 percent for the i5-4570T. The narrowest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the i7-2710QE scores 3186 against the i5-4570T's 2732, a delta of negative 14.2 percent.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the same pattern. The i7-2710QE scores 321, the i5-4570T scores 275, a delta of negative 14.3 percent. The R20 multi-core test repeats that exact delta: 1338 for the i7-2710QE versus 1147 for the i5-4570T.

Single-core tests tell a similar story. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i7-2710QE scores 188 against 161 for the i5-4570T, a delta of negative 14.4 percent. The R23 single-core test shows 449 versus 385, a delta of negative 14.3 percent.

The consistency of these deltas is striking. Every test produces nearly the same relative gap, regardless of whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded. That suggests the i7-2710QE's advantage is not merely about core count. Its higher per-core performance, despite lower clocks, compensates for the older architecture. The i7-2710QE runs at 2.10 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost, while the i5-4570T runs at 2.90 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost. Despite the clock deficit, the i7-2710QE still leads in every test.

The Geekbench results are not part of the head-to-head set, but they are recorded in the database. The i5-4570T scores 2016 multi-core and 1042 single-core in Geekbench. There is no corresponding Geekbench score for the i7-2710QE in the data, so no direct comparison is possible there.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-2710QE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i5-4570T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Why does the i7-2710QE win multi-core tests despite lower clock speeds?

A: The i7-2710QE has double the core and thread count of the i5-4570T. It also has 6 MB of L3 cache versus 4 MB. These structural advantages overcome its lower base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 3.00 GHz compared to the i5-4570T's 2.90 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost.

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

A: The i5-4570T has an average benchmark score of 1108. The i7-2710QE has an average benchmark score of 1096. Despite the i7-2710QE winning all head-to-head tests, the average scores are very close, within 1.1 percent.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the overall CPU percentile ranking?

A: Both processors sit at the 31st percentile when compared against all CPUs in the database. They are effectively tied in overall standing.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The i5-4570T's nearest rival is the AMD PRO A12-8870 with an average score of 1107 and a delta of 0.1 percent. The i7-2710QE's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-2670QM with an average score of 1096 and a delta of 0 percent.

Q: Which processor has a larger die size?

A: The i7-2710QE has a die size of 216 mm². The i5-4570T has a die size of 177 mm². The i7-2710QE also has fewer transistors at 1,160 million versus 1,400 million for the i5-4570T.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The i5-4570T is a desktop part with 2 cores and 4 threads, while the i7-2710QE is a mobile part with 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds favor the i5-4570T, with a 2.90 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost against the i7-2710QE's 2.10 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts. The i5-4570T draws 35 watts, the i7-2710QE draws 45 watts. Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1150 for the i5-4570T, Intel Socket G2 (988B) for the i7-2710QE.

The architecture generation gap is clear. The i5-4570T uses Haswell on a 22 nm process, while the i7-2710QE uses Sandy Bridge on a 32 nm process. Transistor counts and die sizes move in opposite directions: 1,400 million transistors on 177 mm² for the i5-4570T, 1,160 million on 216 mm² for the i7-2710QE.

Cache sizes favor the i7-2710QE in L3, with 6 MB shared versus 4 MB shared for the i5-4570T. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 64 KB and 256 KB per core respectively. Memory support shows DDR3 for the i5-4570T, with no memory type recorded for the i7-2710QE. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Integrated graphics differ. The i5-4570T uses Intel HD 4600, the i7-2710QE uses Intel HD 3000. PCIe support is Gen 3 for the i5-4570T, with no PCIe generation recorded for the i7-2710QE. Release dates are June 2013 for the i5-4570T and January 2011 for the i7-2710QE. The i7-2710QE is end-of-life, the i5-4570T has no production status recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear conclusion. The Intel Core i7-2710QE is the faster processor in every recorded test. It wins all five head-to-head benchmarks with a consistent delta of approximately negative 14 percent for the i5-4570T. This is not a marginal victory; it is a uniform performance gap across both single-core and multi-core workloads.

The i7-2710QE achieves this with older architecture, lower clock speeds, and a higher thermal design power of 45 watts. Its advantage comes from having twice the cores and threads, plus 50 percent more L3 cache. For any workload that can use multiple threads, the i7-2710QE is the better performer.

The i5-4570T, however, is not without merit. It uses a newer 22 nm process, draws only 35 watts, and fits a desktop socket. Its higher base and boost clocks do not translate into benchmark wins, but they contribute to a more efficient design. The i5-4570T also supports PCIe Gen 3 and uses the newer HD 4600 integrated graphics.

For a buyer prioritizing raw performance, the i7-2710QE is the pick. It wins every benchmark and offers more cores, threads, and cache. For a buyer prioritizing efficiency and platform modernity, the i5-4570T has appeal, but the data does not show it beating the i7-2710QE anywhere.

The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, 1108 for the i5-4570T and 1096 for the i7-2710QE, and both sit at the 31st percentile of all CPUs. That parity in aggregate scores suggests the i5-4570T compensates in some untested areas, but within the recorded benchmarks, the i7-2710QE is the definitive winner. Choose the i7-2710QE for compute-heavy tasks. Choose the i5-4570T for a lower-power desktop build where benchmark supremacy is not the priority.