Intel Core i5-4570S

The Intel Core i5-4570S is a desktop processor from the Core i5 (Haswell) generation, released on 2013-06-01. It uses the Haswell architecture on Intel’s 22 nm process, with 1,400 million transistors and a 177 mm² die size. The part has 4 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, and a 65 W TDP. The database places it at the 38th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1429.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data covers multiple Cinebench versions and Geekbench. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 429 and the single-core score is 60. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 1791 and the single-core score is 252. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 4266 and the single-core score is 602. Geekbench reports a multi-core score of 2945 and a single-core score of 1083. Combined, these results produce the aggregate average score of 1429.

The nearest-rival data shows a very tight cluster. The Intel Core i7-3840QM averages 1431, which is 0.1% higher than the 4570S. The Intel Core i7-2700K averages 1424, putting the 4570S 0.4% ahead. The Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 averages 1423, and the Intel Core i7-3820 also sits close with an average of 1422; the 4570S is 0.5% ahead of both. In aggregate terms, the 4570S is effectively at parity with all four rivals. The average scores are separated by less than one percentage point, so the aggregate performance band is extremely narrow.

Power and Thermals

The key thermal number is the 65 W TDP. That class of thermal design power implies a moderate cooling requirement; a capable air cooler is a reasonable fit, although the fact pack does not specify cooler dimensions or fan requirements. The base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 3.60 GHz define the operating envelope, and the multiplier is not unlocked, so the processor is not set up for multiplier-based frequency tuning. The silicon itself is a 22 nm design with 1,400 million transistors and a 177 mm² die, so the 65 W envelope is tied to a relatively compact Haswell implementation.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The single-core and multi-core scores tell a clear story. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 4266 while the single-core score is 602. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 1791 and the single-core score is 252. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 429 and the single-core score is 60. Geekbench shows the same pattern: multi-core 2945, single-core 1083. Every paired benchmark shows a substantial multi-core advantage, which is consistent with a 4-core, 4-thread processor. For workloads that rely on one thread, the single-core result is the limiting number. For threaded tasks such as Cinebench rendering, the multi-core score is the relevant figure. The data lists 4 cores and 4 threads only, so the multi-core result is produced without any additional logical threads beyond the physical core count.

Platform and Compatibility

The platform is built around Intel Socket 1150 and the Haswell architecture. Memory support is DDR3 over a dual-channel bus, and ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 3. Integrated graphics are provided by Intel HD 4600. The part number is SR14J, and the market segment is Desktop. The cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The multiplier is not unlocked. The release date is 2013-06-01. The compatibility data lists only this processor’s socket, memory type, and PCIe generation; no other Socket 1150 processors are included in the fact pack, so an upgrade path cannot be inferred from the data alone.

How It Compares

Against the Intel Core i7-3840QM, the 4570S is essentially tied: the rival’s average score is 1431, the 4570S’s average is 1429, and the delta is -0.1%. That difference is negligible in aggregate performance.

Against the Intel Core i7-2700K, the 4570S is 0.4% ahead, with an average score of 1429 compared to 1424. The lead is small but consistent in the average.

Against the Intel Xeon Bronze 3106, the 4570S is 0.5% ahead. The Xeon Bronze’s average score is 1423, so the two parts are separated by only six points in the database average.

Against the Intel Core i7-3820, the 4570S is again 0.5% ahead. The Core i7-3820 averages 1422, making it the lowest-scoring part in the nearest-rival cluster and placing the 4570S just above it.

Who Should Consider It

For creation and rendering workloads, the multi-core Cinebench scores of 429, 1791, and 4266 across R15, R20, and R23 indicate a modest 4-thread processing capacity. The chip can handle threaded work at this level, but the 38th percentile overall ranking shows it is not a high-end rendering part. For single-thread-focused applications, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 602 and the Geekbench single-core score of 1083 are the relevant data points; both are moderate. For office-style productivity, the inclusion of Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics and DDR3 dual-channel memory support means a separate graphics card is not strictly required for display output, though no display or frame-rate data is included in the pack. Gaming-related conclusions are limited to the single-core scores and the integrated GPU; no game-specific benchmarks are present. The lack of ECC support excludes this processor from ECC-reliant memory configurations, and the locked multiplier means it is not intended for multiplier-based tuning.

FAQ

Q: What is the TDP of the Intel Core i5-4570S?

A: The TDP is 65 W.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No. The ECC memory field is false.

Q: What socket and memory type does it use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 1150 and supports DDR3 memory on a dual-channel bus.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked.

Q: How does the 4570S compare to the Intel Core i7-3840QM?

A: The Core i7-3840QM has an average score of 1431 and a delta of -0.1%, meaning the 4570S is 0.1% behind that rival in aggregate.

Q: What integrated graphics does it include?

A: It includes Intel HD 4600.