Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-4770K
69.7Single-core24.8
54.3Multi-core25.7
57.2Gamingspec-based23.8
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+45) and multi-core (+29). 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 i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 25
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 26
- 1050% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 284% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 8,000
- Lower launch price: $232 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 i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024+1% | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 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 i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+150% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+28% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+1050% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+200% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583+117%Top 35% | 1,190Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 4,550Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 30,708+284%Top 38% | 8,000Bottom 11% |
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