i5-4278U vs i5-4570R

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4570R
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.87
+61.2%
Core i5-4278U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.78

Core i5-4570R outperforms Core i5-4278U by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16632014
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency4.186.02
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)21 July 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$315

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2181 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel Iris Graphics 5100
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hz3280x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3200x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4570R and Core i5-4278U.

PCIe version3.02
PCI Express lanes1612

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4570R 2.87
+61.2%
i5-4278U 1.78

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4570R 4559
+61.6%
i5-4278U 2822

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-4570R 924
+0.8%
i5-4278U 917

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-4570R 2843
+59.4%
i5-4278U 1784

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.87 1.78
Integrated graphics card 3.06 1.93
Recency 2 June 2013 21 July 2014
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

i5-4570R has a 61.2% higher aggregate performance score, 58.5% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores.

i5-4278U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4570R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4278U in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4570R is a desktop processor while Core i5-4278U is a notebook one.


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