Intel Core i5-4250U vs Intel Core i5-4570R

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Intel Core i5-4250U or Intel Core i5-4250U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-4250U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4250U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4570R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4570R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Core i 4000
4 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4250U Name Intel Core i5-4570R
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4250U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4250U is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4570R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4570R is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
1.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4250U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5000, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4570R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4570R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
320 Shaders 320
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 40
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
7.5 Generation 7.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 5000 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4250U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4570R is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Haswell U Architecture Haswell S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1364
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
8888
8888
Intel Core i5-4250U
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
4600
4600

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2951
2951
Intel Core i5-4250U
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
2500
2500

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2913
2913
Intel Core i5-4250U
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1455
1455

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2594
2594
Intel Core i5-4250U
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1185
1185

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
952
952
Intel Core i5-4250U
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
767
767

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
419
419
Intel Core i5-4250U
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
230
230