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Which Intel Core processor (Haswell) for 120+ Mbps with IPS and web filtering

apijnappels
I'm planning on replacing my current home UTM (Atom D2500CC) because it can't keep up with my internet connection (currently 120 Mbps awaiting upgrade to 150 Mbps down, 15 up).
I know I should go for at least an i3 processor, but maybe better an i5.

Looking at the current Haswell processors, I find a few T and S models which should be very low power (good for my electricity bill).

Are these good choices or is it better to choose a "normal" or a K version?

Processors I might be interested in:
i7-4770T, 45W TDP, 2.5GHz clock speed
i7-4770S, 65W TDP, 3.1GHz clock speed
i5-4570S, 65W TDP, 2.9GHz clock speed

Will the i7 (T) perform good enough for high-speed internet lines with IPS and web filtering enabled?
If not, how much difference would there be in performance between the i7-4770S and the i5-4570S? Clock speed only differs a little bit while the i5 is about €100 cheaper currently.


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    For me I'm also in doubt to put a Hyper-V host on it, so that would be + for i5. I believe the i3 is also "only" dual core not quad.
    I would rather choose a mainboard also with Intel NIC(s), it might be the difference between choosing a Quad intel NIC pci-e or a dual version. But then again, I currently have 4 physical ports and 5 VLAN's, so one port is already shared between 2 VLAN's.

    Managing several Sophos firewalls both at work and at some home locations, dedicated to continuously improve IT-security and feeling well helping others with their IT-security challenges.

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    For me I'm also in doubt to put a Hyper-V host on it, so that would be + for i5. I believe the i3 is also "only" dual core not quad.
    I would rather choose a mainboard also with Intel NIC(s), it might be the difference between choosing a Quad intel NIC pci-e or a dual version. But then again, I currently have 4 physical ports and 5 VLAN's, so one port is already shared between 2 VLAN's.

    Managing several Sophos firewalls both at work and at some home locations, dedicated to continuously improve IT-security and feeling well helping others with their IT-security challenges.

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