Core i5-4570R vs Core i3-9100TE

Both the Core i5-4570R and Core i3-9100TE share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-4570R versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-4570R uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-9100TE uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570R scores 4,578 against the Core i3-9100TE's 4,589 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-9100TE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-4570R vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100TE.

The Core i5-4570R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9100TE 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 i3-9100TE — the Core i3-9100TE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-9100TE 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 (Core i3-9100TE). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Pro Graphics 5200 (Core i5-4570R) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9100TE) — 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 i3-9100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570R rivals A10-7850K.

The Core i5-4570R launched at $250 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100TE debuted at $122. At current prices ($20 vs $60), the Core i5-4570R is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4570R delivers 228.9 pts/$ vs 76.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100TE — making the Core i5-4570R the 99.8% better value option.