Core i5-4570
VS
Xeon E5-2643

Core i5-4570 vs Xeon E5-2643

Intel

Core i5-4570

4 Cores4 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2643

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4570 is positioned at rank 406 and the Xeon E5-2643 is on rank 1009, so the Core i5-4570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
5952%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
5624%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
4084%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1230%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
974%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
852%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
488%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
482%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
439%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
439%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
434%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
422%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
416%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
415%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
411%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
100%
#336
Core i7-8700T
MSRP: $303|Avg: $196
100%
#337
Ryzen 5 3600XT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $357
99%
#338
Core i9-10980XE
MSRP: $979|Avg: $620
99%
#339
Core i5-8500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $149
99%
#340
Core i9-9900KF
MSRP: $488|Avg: $350
98%
#341
Ryzen Embedded V2748
MSRP: $309|Avg: $359
98%
#406
Core i5-4570
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#411
Core i3-8100
MSRP: $117|Avg: $45
99%
#419
Celeron G3900
MSRP: $42|Avg: $39
98%
#420
Celeron G1840
MSRP: $35|Avg: $30
97%
#421
Core i5-8400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $95
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2643

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
61669%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
11644%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
10345%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
7992%
#540
Xeon E7-8891 v3
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418
94%
#541
Xeon E5-4669 v4
MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300
74%
#1009
Xeon E5-2643
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50
100%
#1010
Xeon E5-2637
MSRP: $885|Avg: $40
100%
#1011
Xeon W3570
MSRP: $999|Avg: $15
97%
#1013
Xeon E5-4620
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400
92%
#1014
Xeon E5-2680
MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40
85%
#1016
Xeon E5-4640
MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A
76%
#1018
Xeon E5-4650
MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71
71%
#1019
Xeon E5-4655 v4
MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A
70%
#1020
Xeon E5-4650L
MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A
70%
#1021
Xeon E-2224
MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195
66%
#1022
Athlon MP 2400+
MSRP: $151|Avg: $20
60%
#1023
Xeon E5-2650L v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078
55%
#1024
Xeon E5-2640 v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530
55%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($50) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2643 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-4570Xeon E5-2643
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4570 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($50 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-4570Xeon E5-2643
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4570 and Xeon E5-2643

Intel

Core i5-4570

The Core i5-4570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,237 points. Launch price was $221.

Intel

Xeon E5-2643

The Xeon E5-2643 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,228 points. Launch price was $218.

Processing Power

The Core i5-4570 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2643's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-4570 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570 scores 5,237 against the Xeon E5-2643's 5,228 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-4570. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570 vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2643.

FeatureCore i5-4570Xeon E5-2643
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz+3%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
3.3 GHz+3%
L3 Cache
6144 kB (total)
10240 kB (total)+67%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
256 kB (per core)
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark
5,237
5,228
Geekbench 6 Single
1,114
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4570 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-4570Xeon E5-2643
Socket
LGA1150
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570) / not specified (Xeon E5-2643). The Core i5-4570 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E5-2643 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570 rivals FX-8320.

FeatureCore i5-4570Xeon E5-2643
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Desktop