Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i7-4770
29Single-core23.7
24Multi-core25.3
23.8Gamingspec-based23.8
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-6600K scores 25.4 against 24.4 for Intel Core i7-4770. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-6600K edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Stronger single-core score: 29 vs 24
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,110 vs 970
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,300 vs 1,180
- 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
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 3,350
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,050
- 12% higher PassMark: 7,067 vs 6,311
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W | 84 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | 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 i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+10%Bottom 21% | 1,180Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 8% | 3,900+16%Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110+14%Bottom 17% | 970Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 8% | 4,600+14%Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 6,311Bottom 7% | 7,067+12%Bottom 9% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,314+7%Bottom 14% | 2,170Bottom 10% |
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