AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i7-4770K
50.3Single-core24.8
47.7Multi-core25.7
61.6Gamingspec-based23.8
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+25) and multi-core (+22). Intel Core i7-4770K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Stronger single-core score: 50 vs 25
- Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 26
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2013 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+18% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000+68%Bottom 50% | 1,190Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800+167%Top 48% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+49%Bottom 45% | 1,010Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000+208%Top 50% | 4,550Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 26,700+234%Top 50% | 8,000Bottom 11% |
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