Intel Core i5-4570S vs Intel Core i3-14100

The Intel Core i5-4570S (Haswell S-architecture), introduced in 2013, is a 22 nm processor with 4 cores and 4 threads, and 6 MB L3 cache.

It features integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, supports PCIe 3.0, and achieves 26 GB/s memory bandwidth. Its Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 65 watts, making it suitable for basic tasks in older systems and designed for moderate cooling requirements. The Intel Core i3-14100 (Raptor Lake S Refresh-architecture), a current 10 nm processor from 2024, offers 4 cores and 8 threads.

It is equipped with 5 MB L2 cache, 12 MB L3 cache, and Intel UHD Graphics 730. It supports PCIe 5.0 and a maximum memory bandwidth of 77 GB/s. Its base power consumption is 60 watts, but can reach up to 110 watts under load to deliver higher performance. In a direct comparison, the Intel Core i3-14100 significantly outperforms the Intel Core i5-4570S in single-core and multi-core performance, gaming scenarios, and energy efficiency per delivered performance.

Its modern architecture, higher clock frequencies, Hyper-Threading, PCIe 5.0, and higher memory bandwidth make it a clear recommendation for new systems. The Intel Core i5-4570S is sufficient for very simple tasks in legacy systems, but no longer suitable for modern applications and games, and offers a worse price-performance ratio.