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Avg. price: ~£9
PassMark benchmark result: 5233
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.6 GHz

Intel Core i5 4570 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.5

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4.0

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9.1

Exceptional

2.8
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
3.1
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.1
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
3.4
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.8
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
1.5
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
1.2
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
1.8
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i5-4570 is a quad-core desktop processor based on the 22nm Haswell architecture, featuring 4 threads, a 3.2 GHz base clock, and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz. It includes 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache, an 84W TDP, and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3-1600 memory via the LGA 1150 socket. Main pros include solid single-core performance for its era, support for AVX2 instructions, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 which provides basic visual capabilities. However, its main cons include a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, a lack of Hyper-Threading support, and its current status as an outdated platform that struggles with modern gaming and is officially unsupported by Windows 11.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 4570

Overall score

4.5

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Platform

7.1

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

3.5

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

3.9

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

3.5

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

7.0

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

6.5

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i5 4570 vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i5 4570 better than the average processor?

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Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i5 4570 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 4570 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
10x more popular
Intel Core i5 4570 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i5 4570 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).10 vs 1
27.78x cheaper
Intel Core i5 4570 is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
Intel Core i5 4570 is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).£9 vs £250
14.1% higher user score
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.13 vs 8,000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.13 vs 8,000).9.13 vs 8
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i5 4570 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

Power & Thermal

Why is Intel Core i5 4570 worse than the average processor?

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7 year/s older release date
Intel Core i5 4570 has an older release date than the average processor (2013 vs 2020).
June 2,013
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i5 4570 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i5 4570 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
16.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
76.8% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,112 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
18.3% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,028 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
24.4% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,112 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 4570 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
50.3% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,233 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
1 fewer threads per core
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
60% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
66.7% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i5 4570 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i5 4570 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i5 4570 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
25% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i5 4570 uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i5 4570 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
50% less memory capacity
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
75% less memory per DIMM
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
86.7% higher base power
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i5 4570 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
86.7% higher TDP
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher TDP than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
16.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
76.8% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,112 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,112 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,112 vs 4,793
18.3% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,028 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,028 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,028 vs 2,483
24.4% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,112 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core i5 4570 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,112 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,112 vs 1,471
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i5 4570 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 4570 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Core i5 4570 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
86.7% higher base power
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i5 4570 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.84 W vs 45 W

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i5 4570?

Solid single-core performance that remains adequate for basic office tasks and web browsing
Excellent value for money, especially when purchased used for budget builds
Highly power-efficient with an 84W TDP, running relatively cool even with the stock cooler
Capable of handling light 1080p gaming when paired with a mid-range dedicated GPU
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 is sufficient for everyday use and very basic gaming
Reliable and stable performance proven over a long lifespan (Haswell architecture)

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 4570?

Lack of Hyper-Threading support limits multitasking and performance in modern multi-threaded apps
Locked multiplier prevents any significant overclocking
Integrated graphics lag significantly behind competing AMD APU offerings from the same era
Significant bottlenecking when paired with modern high-end graphics cards
The 4-core/4-thread design is increasingly underpowered for modern demanding games and streaming
Requires older DDR3 RAM and LGA 1150 motherboards, which are out of production and limit future upgrade paths

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cpubenchmark.net

02/06/2013

Intel Core i5-4570 @ 3.20GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-4570 is a 4th-gen 22nm Haswell quad-core processor (3.2 GHz base/3.6 GHz turbo) with an LGA 1150 socket, offering balanced, reliable performance for daily tasks and media. With a PassMark multi-threaded score of approximately 5,233, it runs cool and includes HD Graphics 4600 for basic display needs. Key constraints include a locked multiplier, lack of...Read more

uk.pcmag.com

27/02/2015

Intel Core i5-4570 - PCMag UK

The Intel Core i5-4570 is a mid-range, quad-core processor providing a balance of price and performance, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light media work. While lacking high-end features, it offers general computing power close to that of the i7-4770K. Key pros include high value for performance, while cons include a lack of overclocking, limited graphics capabilities...Read more

pcmag.com

10/04/2014

Intel Core i5-4570 Review - PCMag

The Intel Core i5-4570 is a Haswell-based, mid-range quad-core processor running at 3.2 GHz (3.6 GHz boost), positioned as a "prime pick" for users needing solid, non-premium performance. It provides strong, everyday computing capabilities comparable to higher-end models for productivity tasks and features improved Intel HD Graphics 4600 for light gaming, though it lacks...Read more

techradar.com

20/06/2013

Intel Core i5-4570 review - TechRadar

The Intel Core i5-4570 is a mid-range, locked Haswell processor offering excellent stock-speed performance for gaming, nearly matching the higher-end Core i5-4670K for a lower price. Its key pros include strong gaming capability, cost-effectiveness for non-overclocking builds, and a capable 3.2GHz base clock (3.6GHz turbo). However, the primary cons are its locked multiplier...Read more

pcgameshardware.de

26/12/2013

Haswell Review: Core i7-4770K, Core i5-4670K and Core i5-4570

The PC Games Hardware review of Intel's 4th Gen "Haswell" processors (i7-4770K, i5-4670K) highlights a roughly 10% increase in IPC performance over Ivy Bridge, with significantly improved energy efficiency and enhanced HD Graphics 4600 integrated graphics. While delivering top-tier quad-core performance, the review notes major drawbacks including increased heat production due to...Read more

valid.x86.fr

21/04/2017

CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i5-4570 (8T)

The CPU-Z benchmark for the Intel Core i7-11700F, an 8-core/16-thread 11th Gen "Rocket Lake" processor, highlights its role as a locked-multiplier, non-integrated graphics chip suitable for mainstream desktops. Operating between 2.5 GHz and 4.9 GHz, it offers robust single-core performance for gaming and supports PCIe 4.0 for fast storage. Despite having a 65W TDP for easier...Read more

hwupgrade.it

23/08/2013

Intel Core i5 processors based on Haswell architecture

The HWUpgrade review highlights that Intel’s Haswell-based Core i5 processors, particularly the i5-4670K, offer enhanced power efficiency and IPC improvements via a 22nm "tock" architecture, featuring an integrated voltage regulator (FIVR) for improved power management. While CPU performance shows moderate gains, the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics provide a significant boost, and...Read more

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