Intel Core i5-4570T vs Intel Xeon D-1518 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between these two processors is entirely one-sided. The Intel Xeon D-1518 wins all five recorded head-to-head comparisons, with no single test going to the Intel Core i5-4570T. The Xeon D-1518 leads by margins between 41.8% and 42.2% across every Cinebench workload, which indicates a consistent performance advantage rather than a workload-specific edge.

The Xeon D-1518 dominates in multi-threaded scenarios. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 390 against the i5-4570T's 275, a 41.8% advantage. The gap widens slightly in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Xeon reaches 1628 versus 1147, a 41.9% difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core follows the same pattern: 3877 versus 2732, again 41.9% ahead. These results reflect the Xeon's 4-core, 8-thread configuration, which doubles the thread count of the i5-4570T's 2-core, 4-thread design.

Single-threaded performance also favors the Xeon D-1518, although this is less expected given the i5-4570T's higher base clock of 2.90 GHz compared to the Xeon's 2.20 GHz. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Xeon scores 229 versus 161, a 42.2% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 547 versus 385, a 42.1% gap. The i5-4570T's boost clock of 3.60 GHz does not translate into a single-core victory in these measurements, as the Xeon's architecture appears to deliver higher instructions per clock in this workload.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the picture. The Xeon D-1518 averages 1121 across all recorded tests, while the i5-4570T averages 1108. The percentile rankings are close, with the Xeon at the 32nd percentile of all CPUs and the i5 at the 31st, but the average score difference of 13 points is small compared to the Cinebench deltas, a consequence of the i5 having additional Geekbench results in its dataset that are not present for the Xeon.

In terms of use cases, the Xeon D-1518 is the clear choice for multi-core rendering workloads such as Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. The i5-4570T offers no recorded benchmark win in any category, so there is no measurable workload in this database where it outperforms the Xeon. The i5 does bring integrated graphics in the form of Intel HD 4600, which the Xeon lacks entirely, but this is a feature difference rather than a performance metric in the recorded data.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward recommendation. For any workload represented in the Cinebench suite, the Intel Xeon D-1518 is the superior processor by a wide margin. Its 41.8% to 42.2% advantage across all five head-to-head tests is substantial and consistent, making it the appropriate pick for multi-core rendering, content creation, or any threaded application measured in this database.

The Xeon D-1518 also holds a slight edge in overall average benchmark score at 1121 versus 1108, and it ranks at the 32nd percentile of all CPUs compared to the i5-4570T's 31st percentile. The Xeon additionally supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the i5, and supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory types, whereas the i5 is limited to DDR3. The Xeon carries a launch MSRP of $193, and its production status is listed as active.

The Intel Core i5-4570T is not without its own merits, but those merits are not reflected in the benchmark data. It has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz, a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, and includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics, none of which translate into a performance win in the recorded tests. Its smaller 2-core, 4-thread configuration limits its multi-threaded ceiling, and its single-core scores trail the Xeon despite the clock disadvantage against the Xeon.

For a user choosing strictly on measured performance, the Xeon D-1518 is the only defensible option. The i5-4570T would only be preferable in scenarios where integrated graphics are required or where the desktop platform of Socket 1150 is a constraint, but neither of these factors appears in the benchmark results. The verdict from the database is unambiguous: the Xeon D-1518 wins every recorded comparison, and the i5-4570T wins none.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Intel Xeon D-1518 comes in Cinebench R20 single-core, where it scores 229 against the i5-4570T's 161, a delta of 42.2%. This is the widest margin in the dataset and is notable because the i5 has a higher base clock, yet still loses by a significant amount in a single-threaded test.

Cinebench R23 single-core shows a nearly identical gap. The Xeon scores 547, the i5 scores 385, and the delta is 42.1%. This consistency across R20 and R23 single-core tests suggests the Xeon's architectural efficiency in the Broadwell generation provides a meaningful per-clock advantage over the Haswell-based i5.

The multi-core tests tell the same story with slightly smaller margins. Cinebench R20 multi-core has the Xeon at 1628 and the i5 at 1147, a 41.9% difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 3877 versus 2732, also 41.9%. The Xeon's additional 4 threads give it a clear advantage in fully threaded workloads, and the margin is remarkably stable regardless of the Cinebench version.

Cinebench R15 multi-core is the smallest relative win for the Xeon, though 41.8% is still a commanding lead. The Xeon scores 390, the i5 scores 275. This older test shows the same pattern as the newer versions, confirming that the performance relationship between these two processors has not changed across Cinebench generations.

The only tests where the i5-4570T has recorded data that the Xeon does not are the Geekbench tests. The i5 scores 2016 in Geekbench multi-core and 1042 in Geekbench single-core, but the Xeon has no Geekbench results in the database, so no direct comparison is possible in those tests. The five head-to-head comparisons all favor the Xeon, and the wins count stands at 5 for the Xeon and 0 for the i5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1518 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-4570T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-4570T win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparisons?

A: No. The Xeon D-1518 wins all five head-to-head tests, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core variants.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1518 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-4570T does not.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Xeon D-1518 scores 547 versus the i5-4570T's 385, a 42.1% advantage for the Xeon. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Xeon leads 229 to 161, a 42.2% margin.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Xeon D-1518 supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the i5-4570T supports only DDR3.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-4570T includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon D-1518 has no integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectural generations. The Intel Xeon D-1518 is built on the Broadwell architecture, specifically the Broadwell-DE generation, and uses a 14 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-4570T uses the Haswell architecture and is manufactured on a 22 nm process. Both are produced by Intel, but the process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 22 nm.

The transistor counts reflect the architectural gap. The Xeon D-1518 contains 3,200 million transistors on a die size of 246 mm². The i5-4570T contains 1,400 million transistors on a die size of 177 mm². The Xeon's higher transistor count and larger die are consistent with its additional cores, threads, and server-oriented feature set.

Cache configurations differ in structure. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs: the Xeon D-1518 has 1.5 MB per core, while the i5-4570T has 4 MB shared across both cores. This means the Xeon's total L3 cache is larger in aggregate, but the i5's shared design provides a larger single pool for its two cores to access.

Memory support is another dividing line. The Xeon D-1518 supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. The i5-4570T supports only DDR3 in dual-channel configuration and does not support ECC memory. The Xeon's broader memory compatibility and ECC support align with its server/workstation market segment.

The PCIe capabilities also differ. The Xeon D-1518 specifies Gen 3 with 24 lanes from the CPU only. The i5-4570T supports Gen 3 PCIe but does not list a lane count in the database. The Xeon's 24 lanes give it more expansion headroom for server workloads.

Integrated graphics are present only on the i5-4570T, which includes Intel HD 4600. The Xeon D-1518 has no integrated graphics, consistent with its server-focused positioning where a discrete GPU or remote management is expected.

Specification Differences

The socket types are entirely different. The Intel Xeon D-1518 uses Intel BGA 1667, a soldered package typical of embedded and server designs. The Intel Core i5-4570T uses Intel Socket 1150, a standard desktop socket.

Core and thread counts differ: the Xeon has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5 has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks differ as well, with the Xeon at 2.20 GHz and the i5 at 2.90 GHz. The i5 also has a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Xeon has no boost clock listed.

Both processors have a TDP of 35 watts, making them comparable in power envelope despite their other differences. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The market segments differ. The Xeon D-1518 is classified as a server/workstation processor, while the i5-4570T is a desktop processor. This classification is reflected in the Xeon's ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, and 24 PCIe lanes, none of which the i5 offers.

Release dates are different: the Xeon D-1518 was released in March 2015, while the i5-4570T was released in June 2013. The Xeon also has a launch MSRP of $193, while the i5 has no recorded launch MSRP.

The production status of the Xeon is listed as active, while the i5's production status is not recorded in the database. The part numbers also differ: SR2DN for the Xeon and SR14R for the i5.

The process node difference of 14 nm versus 22 nm, the transistor count difference of 3,200 million versus 1,400 million, and the die size difference of 246 mm² versus 177 mm² are all recorded specification differences. The i5's Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics and the Xeon's lack of integrated graphics round out the distinguishing features.