Core i5-4570T
VS
Core i7-2715QE

Core i5-4570T vs Core i7-2715QE

Intel

Core i5-4570T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Core i7-2715QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

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 i5-4570T is positioned at rank 872 and the Core i7-2715QE is on rank 1118, so the Core i5-4570T 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 i5-4570T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
18858%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
17819%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
12938%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3898%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3087%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2701%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1547%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1527%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1390%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1390%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1374%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1337%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1319%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1313%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1301%
#298
Core i9-7960X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185
100%
#872
Core i5-4570T
MSRP: $195|Avg: $45
100%
#873
Athlon II X2 260u
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
100%
#875
A4-3420
MSRP: $65|Avg: $30
99%
#876
Core i5-5675R
MSRP: $339|Avg: $392
99%
#877
Pentium G3470
MSRP: $150|Avg: $130
99%
#878
Core i5-3335S
MSRP: $225|Avg: $30
99%
#879
Core i5-3470T
MSRP: $184|Avg: $35
99%
#881
Pentium G6960
MSRP: $89|Avg: $15
97%
#882
Core i5-2500T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $30
97%
#884
Athlon II X2 265
MSRP: $83|Avg: $15
96%
#885
Core i3-2100
MSRP: $117|Avg: $10
96%
#886
A8-3800
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
95%
#887
Pentium E5200
MSRP: $84|Avg: $15
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2715QE

#1106
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3444%
#1107
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3393%
#1108
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3115%
#1109
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3101%
#1110
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3073%
#1112
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2967%
#1113
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2845%
#1114
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2840%
#1115
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2764%
#1118
Core i7-2715QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $50
100%
#1119
VIA Nano U2250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#1121
Core i5-560M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
99%
#1122
Pentium U5600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
98%
#1123
Core m5-6Y57
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
98%
#1125
Core i7-610E
MSRP: $250|Avg: $40
97%
#1126
Core i5-5350U
MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A
96%
#1127
Core i3-4100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $30
96%
#1128
Core i7-3520M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
96%
#1129
Pentium Dual Core T4300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $99
96%
#1130
Core i3-2310E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $20
96%
#1131
Core i5-2510E
MSRP: $230|Avg: $30
96%
#1132
Core m5-6Y54
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
96%
#1133
Core i3-2330E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $10
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4570T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-2715QE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i5-4570TCore i7-2715QE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($45)
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-4570T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 10% cheaper ($45 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightCore i5-4570TCore i7-2715QE
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+11%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($45)
⚠️ 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 i5-4570T and Core i7-2715QE

Intel

Core i5-4570T

The Core i5-4570T 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 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,223 points. Launch price was $222.

Intel

Core i7-2715QE

The Core i7-2715QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,221 points. Launch price was $378.

Processing Power

The Core i5-4570T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2715QE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-2715QE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570T versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-2715QE — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-4570T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-2715QE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570T scores 3,223 against the Core i7-2715QE's 3,221 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4570T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 960 vs 587, a 48.2% lead for the Core i5-4570T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570T vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2715QE.

FeatureCore i5-4570TCore i7-2715QE
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz+20%
3 GHz
Base Clock
2.9 GHz+38%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
4096 kB (total)
6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
3,223
3,221
Geekbench 6 Single
960+64%
587
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,719
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4570T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2715QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-4570T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 8 Series,Intel 9 Series (Core i5-4570T) and QM67,HM65 (Core i7-2715QE).

FeatureCore i5-4570TCore i7-2715QE
Socket
LGA1150
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB+100%
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
16
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i5-4570T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2715QE). Both include integrated graphics HD 4600 (Core i5-4570T) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2715QE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570T targets Desktop, Core i7-2715QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2715QE rivals Embedded R-Series.

FeatureCore i5-4570TCore i7-2715QE
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
HD 4600
HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
Yes
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Desktop
Embedded/Industrial
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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4570T launched at $195 MSRP, while the Core i7-2715QE debuted at $378. At current prices ($45 vs $50), the Core i5-4570T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4570T delivers 71.6 pts/$ vs 64.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-2715QE — making the Core i5-4570T the 10.6% better value option.

FeatureCore i5-4570TCore i7-2715QE
MSRP
$195-48%
$378
Avg Price (30d)
$45-10%
$50
Performance per Dollar
71.6+11%
64.4
Release Date
2013
2011