AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i7-4770
53Single-core23.7
50Multi-core25.6
62.2Gamingspec-based23.8
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 24.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+24). Intel Core i7-4770 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 5800X
- Stronger single-core score: 53 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770
- 20% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2013 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 84 W+20% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+21% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+74%Top 49% | 1,180Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+190%Top 44% | 3,900Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580+63%Bottom 49% | 970Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300+233%Top 44% | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 28,300+263%Top 43% | 7,800Bottom 10% |
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