Core i3-7300 vs Core i5-4570R

The Core i3-7300 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4570R offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4570R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-7300 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-4570R — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-7300 (base: 4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i3-7300 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4570R uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7300 scores 4,519 against the Core i5-4570R's 4,578 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-4570R. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

The Core i3-7300 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4570R uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-7300 versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4570R — the Core i3-7300 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-7300 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7300) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570R). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7300) and Iris Pro Graphics 5200 (Core i5-4570R) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7300 targets Desktop, Core i5-4570R targets Small Form Factor Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570R rivals A10-7850K.

The Core i3-7300 launched at $184 MSRP, while the Core i5-4570R debuted at $250. At current prices ($46 vs $20), the Core i5-4570R is $26 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-7300 delivers 98.2 pts/$ vs 228.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-4570R — making the Core i5-4570R the 79.9% better value option.