Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-4770
24.4Single-core23.7
23.1Multi-core25.3
23.8Gamingspec-based23.8
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4690K scores 23.7 against 24.4 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
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 3,000
- 24% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 3,700
- 24% higher PassMark: 7,067 vs 5,680
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 88 W | 84 W+5% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,160Bottom 11% | 1,180+2%Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 6% | 3,900+30%Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,020+5%Bottom 12% | 970Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,700Bottom 6% | 4,600+24%Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 5,680Bottom 5% | 7,067+24%Bottom 9% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,185+1%Bottom 11% | 2,170Bottom 10% |
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