Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i7-4770
29Single-core23.7
24Multi-core25.6
23.8Gamingspec-based23.8
7 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 24.5 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
- 22% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 6,400
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 3,350
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,050
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 |