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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon X3450 vs Core i5-4570

The Xeon X3450 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4570 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $241
  • Up to 91% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-4570 ranks 15 points higher.

Threadshelp

Xeon X3450 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon X3450 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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Xeon X3450
2.667 GHz

Core i5-4570 has a 20% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Xeon X3450
3.2 GHz

Core i5-4570 boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4570 draws 11W less power.

Pricehelp
LGA1156
Sockethelp
LGA1150
Lynnfield
Codenamehelp
Haswell
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4600
1333 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon X3450 or Core i5-4570?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon X3450 or Core i5-4570?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon X3450 and Core i5-4570?expand_more
Performance: Xeon X3450 scores 6/100, Core i5-4570 scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon X3450 or Core i5-4570 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon X3450 or Core i5-4570?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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