Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i7-4770K
29Single-core24.8
24Multi-core25.7
23.8Gaming23.8
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-6600K scores 25.4 against 24.9 for Intel Core i7-4770K. 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 25
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 10% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,110 vs 1,010
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 25% higher PassMark: 8,000 vs 6,400
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,350
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,550 vs 4,050
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W | 84 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 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 i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,250 MHz+9% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+9% | 1,190 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350 | 4,050+21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110+10% | 1,010 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050 | 4,550+12% |
| PassMark | 6,400 | 8,000+25% |
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