Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i7-4770K
38.6Single-core24.8
36.5Multi-core25.7
36.7Gaming23.8
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-114002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+14) and gaming (+13). 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 i5-11400
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 25
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 26
- Stronger gaming score: 37 vs 24
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- 35% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+13% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+4% | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+31%Top 58% | 1,190Top 84% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300+56%Top 66% | 4,050Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+32%Top 54% | 1,010Top 87% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+124%Top 55% | 4,550Top 87% |
| PassMark | 17,000+113%Top 58% | 8,000Top 85% |
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