Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i7-4770

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-7500 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).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7500

  • CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 7 month(s) later
  • Around 38% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 72.72°C
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
  • Around 29% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 84 Watt
  • Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2263 vs 2170
  • Around 7% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 975 vs 910
  • Around 2% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.376 vs 6.243
  • Around 29% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1582 vs 1224
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2624 vs 2382
  • Around 29% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1582 vs 1224
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2624 vs 2382
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 3 January 2017 vs June 2013
Maximum core temperature 100°C vs 72.72°C
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm vs 22 nm
Maximum memory size 64 GB vs 32 GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 84 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2263 vs 2170
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 975 vs 910
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.376 vs 6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1582 vs 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2624 vs 2382
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1582 vs 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2624 vs 2382

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770

  • 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
  • Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
  • Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 17% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7064 vs 6034
  • Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3378 vs 3090
  • Around 4% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2366 vs 2285
  • Around 36% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.185 vs 3.817
  • Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 85.915 vs 80.035
  • Around 34% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.636 vs 0.473
  • Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.532 vs 2.393
  • Around 20% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4024 vs 3357
  • Around 20% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4024 vs 3357
Specifications (specs)
Number of threads 8 vs 4
Maximum frequency 3.90 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
L3 cache 8192 KB (shared) vs 6 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 7064 vs 6034
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3378 vs 3090
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2366 vs 2285
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.185 vs 3.817
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 85.915 vs 80.035
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.636 vs 0.473
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.532 vs 2.393
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 4024 vs 3357
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 4024 vs 3357

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-7500
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4770

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2263
2170
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
6034
7064
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
975
910
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3090
3378
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
2285
2366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3.817
5.185
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
80.035
85.915
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.473
0.636
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.393
2.532
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6.376
6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1582
1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2624
2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3357
4024
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1582
1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2624
2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3357
4024
Name Intel Core i5-7500 Intel Core i7-4770
PassMark - Single thread mark 2263 2170
PassMark - CPU mark 6034 7064
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 975 910
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3090 3378
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2285 2366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 3.817 5.185
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 80.035 85.915
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.473 0.636
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.393 2.532
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.376 6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1582 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2624 2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3357 4024
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1582 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2624 2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3357 4024

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i5-7500 Intel Core i7-4770

Essentials

Architecture codename Kaby Lake Haswell
Launch date 3 January 2017 June 2013
Launch price (MSRP) $202 $500
Place in performance rating 1596 1598
Price now $205.11 $239.99
Processor Number i5-7500 i7-4770
Series 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 11.52 12.01
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.40 GHz 3.40 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3 5 GT/s DMI2
L1 cache 256 KB 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1 MB 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 6 MB 8192 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 72 °C
Maximum core temperature 100°C 72.72°C
Maximum frequency 3.80 GHz 3.90 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of QPI Links 0
Number of threads 4 8
Die size 177 mm
Transistor count 1400 million

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory size 64 GB 32 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s

Graphics

Device ID 0x5912 0x412
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.10 GHz 1.20 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.1 GHz 1.2 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB 2 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630 Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3 3
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz 3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz 4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA 1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.5 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 FCLGA1151 FCLGA1150
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 84 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W) 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

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Anti-Theft technology

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
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® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® My WiFi technology

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)