Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core i7-3770
23.1Single-core22.5
22.9Multi-core24.5
23.1Gaming23.8
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4670K scores 23 against 23.7 for Intel Core i7-3770. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-3770 edges ahead in Multi-core and gaming, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4670K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $294
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 21% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 5,800
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,950
- 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 3,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 77 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz+4% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150+5% | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950 | 3,550+20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 970 | 980+1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500 | 4,100+17% |
| PassMark | 5,800 | 7,000+21% |
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