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

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-4690K and Intel Core i7-4770 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i5-4690K

Intel Core i7-4770

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4690K

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 1% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2192 vs 2170
Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 990 vs 910
Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.449 vs 6.243
Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1321 vs 1224
Around 4% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4198 vs 4024
Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1321 vs 1224
Around 4% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4198 vs 4024

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	June 2014 vs June 2013
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2192 vs 2170
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	990 vs 910
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.449 vs 6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1321 vs 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4198 vs 4024
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1321 vs 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4198 vs 4024

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770

4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 5% lower typical power consumption: 84 Watt vs 88 Watt
Around 24% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7061 vs 5687
Around 6% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3378 vs 3195
Around 11% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2366 vs 2134
Around 29% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.185 vs 4.009
Around 5% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 85.915 vs 81.973
Around 38% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.636 vs 0.462
Around 13% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.532 vs 2.25
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2382 vs 2335
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2382 vs 2335

Specifications (specs)
Number of threads	8 vs 4
L3 cache	8192 KB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 Watt vs 88 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	7061 vs 5687
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3378 vs 3195
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2366 vs 2134
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.185 vs 4.009
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	85.915 vs 81.973
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.636 vs 0.462
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.532 vs 2.25
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2382 vs 2335
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2382 vs 2335

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-4690K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4770

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2192

2170

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

5687

7061

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

990

910

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3195

3378

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

2134

2366

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.009

5.185

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

81.973

85.915

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.462

0.636

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.25

2.532

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6.449

6.243

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1321

1224

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2335

2382

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4198

4024

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1321

1224

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2335

2382

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4198

4024

Name	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-4770
PassMark - Single thread mark	2192	2170
PassMark - CPU mark	5687	7061
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	990	910
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3195	3378
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2134	2366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.009	5.185
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	81.973	85.915
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.462	0.636
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.25	2.532
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.449	6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1321	1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2335	2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4198	4024
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1321	1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2335	2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4198	4024

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-4690K	Intel Core i7-4770
Essentials
Architecture codename	Devil's Canyon	Haswell
Launch date	June 2014	June 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$300	$500
Place in performance rating	1616	1600
Price now	$199.99	$239.99
Processor Number	i5-4690K	i7-4770
Series	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	11.48	12.01
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.50 GHz	3.40 GHz
Bus Speed	5 GT/s DMI2	5 GT/s DMI2
Die size	177 mm	177 mm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared)	8192 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm	22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	72.72°C	72.72°C
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz	3.90 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	4	8
Transistor count	1400 million	1400 million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	32 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Graphics
Device ID	0x412	0x412
Execution Units	20
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.20 GHz	1.20 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.2 GHz	1.2 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	2 GB	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3	3
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
DVI
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	3840x2160@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	3840x2160@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	3840x2160@24Hz	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA	1920x1200@60Hz	1920x1200@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.2/12	11.2/12
OpenGL	4.3	4.3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1150	FCLGA1150
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	88 Watt	84 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2013D	PCG 2013D
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	Up to 3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)