Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i7-4770K
30.4Single-core24.8
32.2Multi-core25.7
36Gamingspec-based23.8
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-104002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.6 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+6). 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 Intel Core i5-10400
- Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 25
- Stronger multi-core score: 32 vs 26
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 76% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 4,550
- 57% higher PassMark: 12,600 vs 8,000
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- 21% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390+17%Bottom 23% | 1,190Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800+43%Bottom 27% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100+9%Bottom 16% | 1,010Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000+76%Bottom 25% | 4,550Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 12,600+57%Bottom 19% | 8,000Bottom 11% |
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