Intel Core i5-4570TE vs Intel Pentium Gold G5620 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 across every shared benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Pentium Gold scores 364 against 270 for the Core i5-4570TE, a 34.8% advantage. The margin remains nearly identical in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where 1517 beats 1126, a 34.7% lead. Single-core results follow the same pattern: Cinebench R20 single-core shows 214 versus 158, a 35.4% gap, while Cinebench R23 single-core records 510 against 378, a 34.9% difference.

The consistency of these deltas is striking. Across all five head-to-head tests, the advantage ranges only from 34.7% to 35.4%. This uniformity suggests a fundamental per-clock superiority rather than a workload-specific quirk. The Pentium Gold G5620 wins 5 benchmarks, while the Core i5-4570TE wins none.

Interestingly, the average benchmark scores tell a different story. The Pentium Gold G5620 averages 1045, while the Core i5-4570TE averages 1062. This places the Core i5 slightly ahead in the aggregate, despite losing every direct comparison. The explanation lies in the benchmark sets: the Core i5-4570TE includes Geekbench results (1857 multi-core, 966 single-core) that are not present in the Pentium Gold's recorded tests. These additional data points pull its average upward, even though the overlapping Cinebench tests show a clear Pentium Gold advantage.

Both processors sit at the 29th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy similar overall performance tiers despite the large head-to-head gap. The Pentium Gold's nearest rivals include the AMD PRO A10-9700 (1045, 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-6350HQ (1046, 0% delta), and the AMD PRO A10-8770 (1046, -0.1% delta). The Core i5-4570TE's nearest rivals include the AMD Opteron 4376 HE (1061, 0.1% delta), the Intel Core i3-4360 (1061, 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-2380P (1063, -0.1% delta). In both cases, the surrounding competition is tightly clustered within a few points.

Architecture Differences

The Pentium Gold G5620 uses Intel's Coffee Lake architecture on a 14 nm process, while the Core i5-4570TE uses the older Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process. This process node advantage is significant: the 14 nm node allows higher clock speeds at lower power draw per transistor, and the data reflects this in the substantial benchmark deltas.

Both chips have 2 cores and 4 threads, so thread count is not a differentiator. Cache configurations are also identical on paper: 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The die sizes tell a different story. The Pentium Gold G5620 measures 126 mm², while the Core i5-4570TE measures 177 mm². The Haswell chip uses 1,400 million transistors, while the Coffee Lake part has no transistor count recorded in the database. The smaller die on the newer process contributes to the Pentium Gold's efficiency profile.

Memory support differs completely. The Pentium Gold G5620 supports DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core i5-4570TE supports DDR3, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory support is present on the Pentium Gold G5620 but absent on the Core i5-4570TE. This is a meaningful feature gap for systems requiring error-correcting memory.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Pentium Gold G5620 ships with UHD Graphics 630, while the Core i5-4570TE carries Intel HD 4600. Both are capable of basic display output, but the newer UHD architecture benefits from the 14 nm process and Coffee Lake design improvements.

PCI Express support shows a subtle difference. The Pentium Gold G5620 records "Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)", while the Core i5-4570TE simply records "Gen 3". The Pentium Gold's explicit lane count suggests a more clearly defined expansion configuration, though both support third-generation PCIe.

The base clock speeds diverge sharply: the Pentium Gold G5620 runs at 4.00 GHz with no boost clock recorded, while the Core i5-4570TE runs at 2.70 GHz base with a 3.30 GHz boost. The Pentium Gold's fixed 4.00 GHz clock is substantially higher than anything the Core i5 can reach, even at maximum boost. This explains the consistent 35% performance gap across all tests. The Core i5's boost clock of 3.30 GHz still falls 17.5% short of the Pentium Gold's sustained base clock.

Where Each One Wins

The Pentium Gold G5620 wins in every scenario where the two overlap. Its 4.00 GHz fixed clock delivers superior single-threaded performance, as shown by the 35.4% lead in Cinebench R20 single-core and the 34.9% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core. Applications that depend on per-core responsiveness, such as lightly threaded productivity tasks or older software that cannot use multiple cores, will favor this chip.

Multi-threaded workloads also go to the Pentium Gold, despite both chips having the same 2-core, 4-thread layout. The 34.8% lead in both Cinebench R15 and Cinebench R23 multi-core tests indicates that the Pentium Gold's higher clocks translate directly into throughput, even when all threads are active. The lack of a boost clock on the Pentium Gold is irrelevant because its base clock already exceeds the Core i5's maximum boost.

The Core i5-4570TE's only advantage appears in the aggregate average benchmark score, where its inclusion of Geekbench results (1857 multi-core, 966 single-core) raises its mean to 1062 versus 1045 for the Pentium Gold. These Geekbench scores are not directly comparable to any Pentium Gold measurement, as no Geekbench test is recorded for the Coffee Lake part. The Core i5 also carries a lower 35 W TDP versus 54 W for the Pentium Gold, which matters in thermally constrained systems, though no power consumption measurements are recorded in the database.

For systems already invested in DDR3 memory or Socket 1150 motherboards, the Core i5-4570TE offers an upgrade path without platform changes. Its older Haswell architecture and 2013 release date make it a legacy option, while the Pentium Gold G5620's 2019 release date places it in a more modern ecosystem with DDR4 support.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields. The base clock is 4.00 GHz for the Pentium Gold G5620 versus 2.70 GHz for the Core i5-4570TE. The Core i5 has a boost clock of 3.30 GHz, while the Pentium Gold has none recorded. TDP differs at 54 W for the Pentium Gold and 35 W for the Core i5.

Socket compatibility is entirely different: the Pentium Gold G5620 uses Intel Socket 1151, while the Core i5-4570TE uses Intel Socket 1150. These are not interchangeable, so board selection dictates which processor can be used. The architecture and codename differ (Coffee Lake versus Haswell), as does the process node (14 nm versus 22 nm). The die size is 126 mm² for the Pentium Gold and 177 mm² for the Core i5, with the latter recording 1,400 million transistors and the former recording none.

Memory support shows DDR4 for the Pentium Gold and DDR3 for the Core i5. The Pentium Gold records 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the Core i5 has no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the Pentium Gold but not on the Core i5. PCIe support is recorded as "Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)" for the Pentium Gold and simply "Gen 3" for the Core i5.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 630 on the Pentium Gold versus Intel HD 4600 on the Core i5. The release dates are 2019-02-19 for the Pentium Gold and 2013-06-01 for the Core i5. The Pentium Gold has a recorded launch MSRP of $93 and a production status of end-of-life, while the Core i5 has no MSRP or production status recorded. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are SR3YC for the Pentium Gold and SR172 for the Core i5. The market segment is Desktop for both.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Pentium Gold G5620 wins every single-core test. It leads by 35.4% in Cinebench R20 single-core (214 versus 158) and 34.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core (510 versus 378).

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 2 cores and 4 threads. Cache sizes are also identical: 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Pentium Gold G5620 supports DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-4570TE supports DDR3 with dual-channel configuration, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Is ECC memory supported?

A: The Pentium Gold G5620 supports ECC memory. The Core i5-4570TE does not.

Q: Why does the Core i5-4570TE have a higher average benchmark score despite losing all head-to-head tests?

A: The Core i5-4570TE averages 1062 versus 1045 for the Pentium Gold because its recorded benchmark set includes Geekbench scores (1857 multi-core, 966 single-core) that are not present for the Pentium Gold. These additional tests raise its average even though the overlapping Cinebench tests show a Pentium Gold advantage.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The Pentium Gold G5620 has a 54 W TDP, while the Core i5-4570TE has a 35 W TDP.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 as the stronger performer in every direct comparison. Its 34.8% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 34.7% lead in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 35.4% lead in Cinebench R20 single-core, 34.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 34.9% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core leave no room for ambiguity. The 4.00 GHz base clock, with no boost needed to reach competitive speeds, powers past the Core i5-4570TE's maximum 3.30 GHz boost clock across the board.

The Core i5-4570TE offers a lower 35 W TDP, making it suitable for thermally constrained systems where the Pentium Gold's 54 W rating might be too high. Its DDR3 memory support and Socket 1150 compatibility serve users with existing legacy platforms. The ECC memory support on the Pentium Gold G5620, absent on the Core i5-4570TE, matters for systems requiring error-correcting memory. Release dates place the Pentium Gold in 2019 with a $93 launch MSRP, compared to 2013 for the Core i5. Users looking for maximum performance from the recorded benchmarks should choose the Pentium Gold G5620, while those prioritizing the lower TDP and DDR3 compatibility should consider the Core i5-4570TE.