CPU
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Core i5-4570TE
Pentium G4600T
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 i5-4570TE is positioned at rank 898 and the Pentium G4600T is on rank 491, so the Pentium G4600T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570TE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4570TE | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4570TE | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 i5-4570TE and Pentium G4600T
Core i5-4570TE
The Core i5-4570TE 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 3,085 points. Launch price was $239.
Pentium G4600T
The Pentium G4600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,062 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-4570TE and Pentium G4600T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4570TE versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4600T — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570TE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-4570TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G4600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4570TE scores 3,085 against the Pentium G4600T's 3,062 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-4570TE. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570TE vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Core i5-4570TE | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB (total)+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,085 | 3,062 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 966 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4570TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4570TE | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4570TE) / not specified (Pentium G4600T). The Core i5-4570TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium G4600T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-4570TE rivals Embedded R-Series.
| Feature | Core i5-4570TE | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-4570TE launched at $202 MSRP, while the Pentium G4600T debuted at $75. At current prices ($40 vs $35), the Pentium G4600T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4570TE delivers 77.1 pts/$ vs 87.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G4600T — making the Pentium G4600T the 12.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-4570TE | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $202 | $75-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $35-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.1 | 87.5+13% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2017 |
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