Core i5-4570R vs Core i3-7300

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

The Core i5-4570R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-7300 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4570R versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-7300 — 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, EPT (Core i5-4570R) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7300). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Pro Graphics 5200 (Core i5-4570R) and HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570R targets Small Form Factor Desktop, Core i3-7300 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570R rivals A10-7850K.

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