Core i7-2715QE vs Core i5-4570T

Core i7-2715QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Core i5-4570T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2715QE

4 / 8

3,221

0.0%

3,223

+0.1%

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

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18858%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17819%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12938%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3898%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3087%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2701%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1547%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1527%

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 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.

Insight	Core i7-2715QE	Core i5-4570T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 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.

Insight	Core i7-2715QE	Core i5-4570T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+11%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($45)

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.

Core i7-2715QE Benchmark Check

Core i5-4570T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2715QE and Core i5-4570T

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2715QE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4570T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — 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: QM67,HM65 (Core i7-2715QE) and Intel 8 Series,Intel 9 Series (Core i5-4570T).

Feature	Core i7-2715QE	Core i5-4570T
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

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

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

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Value Analysis

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