Core i5-4570S vs Xeon E5645
Core i5-4570S
Xeon E5645
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 i5-4570S is positioned at rank 668 and the Xeon E5645 is on rank 669, so the Core i5-4570S offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5645
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4570S | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4570S | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+646%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) |
Performance Check
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 i5-4570S and Xeon E5645
Core i5-4570S
The Core i5-4570S 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 2.9 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,016 points. Launch price was $410.
Xeon E5645
The Xeon E5645 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,942 points. Launch price was $294.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4570S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5645 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5645 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570S versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon E5645 — a 29.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570S (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-4570S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5645 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570S scores 5,016 against the Xeon E5645's 4,942 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-4570S. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570S vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5645.
| Feature | Core i5-4570S | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+35% | 2.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,016+1% | 4,942 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4570S uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5645 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Xeon E5645 supports up to 288 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-4570S) vs 3 (Xeon E5645). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-4570S) vs 0 (Xeon E5645) — the Core i5-4570S offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-4570S | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 288 GB+800% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4570S) vs VT-x (Xeon E5645). The Core i5-4570S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E5645 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570S targets Desktop, Xeon E5645 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i5-4570S | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-4570S launched at $195 MSRP, while the Xeon E5645 debuted at $294.
| Feature | Core i5-4570S | Xeon E5645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $195-34% | $294 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2010 |
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