How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-4670K scores 23/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4770 scores 24.5/100. Intel Core i5-4670K wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4770 wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-4670K and the Intel Core i7-4770?

Intel Core i5-4670K advantages: Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $242 vs $303. Intel Core i7-4770 advantages: 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 34% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 5,800; 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB; 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 2,950; 31% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 3,500.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-4670K or Intel Core i7-4770?

Intel Core i5-4670K launched cheaper at $242, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-4770.

Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core i7-4770

Intel

Intel Core i5-4670K

$242

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-4770

$303

23.1Single-core23.7

22.9Multi-core25.6

23.1Gaming23.8

1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-4770 wins this desktop processor face-off, 24.5 to 23, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+3) and gaming (+1). Intel Core i5-4670K 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 i5-4670K

Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $242 vs $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770

100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
34% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 5,800
33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 2,950
31% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 3,500

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-4670K versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4670K	Intel Core i7-4770
Announced	2013	2013
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1150
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Base TDP	84 W	84 W
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-4670K versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4670K	Intel Core i7-4770
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

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-4670K versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4670K	Intel Core i7-4770
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	1,200 MHz	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-4670K versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4670K	Intel Core i7-4770
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-4670K versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4670K	Intel Core i7-4770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-4670K versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4670K	Intel Core i7-4770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,150	1,180+3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,950	3,900+32%
Cinebench R23 (single)	970	970
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,500	4,600+31%
PassMark	5,800	7,800+34%

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