How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-4690K scores 23.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-4690K wins 6 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 6.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-4690K and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-4690K advantages: Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $242 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB; 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 3,000; 15% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 6,100; 12% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 88 W.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-4690K or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-4690K launched cheaper at $242, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-3770

Intel

Intel Core i5-4690K

$242

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

24.4Single-core22.5

23.3Multi-core24.5

23.8Gaming23.8

6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4690K scores 23.7 against 23.7 for Intel Core i7-3770. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-4690K edges ahead in Single-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K

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
18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 3,000
15% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 6,100
12% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 88 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2014	2012
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1155
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Base TDP	88 W	77 W+12%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,200 MHz+4%	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,160+5%	1,100
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,000	3,550+18%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,020+4%	980
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,700	4,100+11%
PassMark	6,100	7,000+15%

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