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Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-4770

Intel Core i5-4690K
23.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i7-4770
23.8Inno Score
23.7Single-core21.1
23.8Multi-core25.6
23.8Gamingspec-based23.8
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4690K scores 23.7 against 23.8 for Intel Core i7-4770. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-4770 edges ahead in multi-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 $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770

  • 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
  • 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
  • 24% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 3,700
  • 24% higher PassMark: 7,067 vs 5,680

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i7-4770
Announced20142013
SocketLGA1150LGA1150
Process22 nm22 nm
Base TDP88 W84 W+5%
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i7-4770
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads48+100%
Base clock3.5 GHz+3%3.4 GHz
Boost clock3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i7-4770
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock1,200 MHz1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i7-4770
Memory supportDDR3-1600DDR3-1600
Max memory32 GB32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i7-4770
PCIe version33
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i7-4770
Cinebench R23 (single)1,020+5%Bottom 13%970Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)3,700Bottom 5%4,600+24%Bottom 9%
PassMark5,680Bottom 5%7,067+24%Bottom 9%
PassMark (single thread)2,185+1%Bottom 11%2,170Bottom 10%
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