Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i7-4770K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-7500 and Intel Core i7-4770K 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 i5-7500

Intel Core i7-4770K

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 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2263 vs 2162
Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.376 vs 6.308
Around 17% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1582 vs 1347
Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2624 vs 2349
Around 17% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1582 vs 1347
Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2624 vs 2349

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 January 2017 vs 1 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 2162
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.376 vs 6.308
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1582 vs 1347
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2624 vs 2349
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1582 vs 1347
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2624 vs 2349

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
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 18% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7131 vs 6033
Around 1% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 982 vs 975
Around 19% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3688 vs 3090
Around 12% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2549 vs 2285
Around 37% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.223 vs 3.817
Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 89.554 vs 80.035
Around 32% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.625 vs 0.473
Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.525 vs 2.393
Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3778 vs 3357
Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3778 vs 3357

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
L3 cache	8 MB vs 6 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	7131 vs 6033
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	982 vs 975
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3688 vs 3090
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2549 vs 2285
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.223 vs 3.817
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	89.554 vs 80.035
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.625 vs 0.473
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.525 vs 2.393
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3778 vs 3357
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3778 vs 3357

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2263

2162

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

6033

7131

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

975

982

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3090

3688

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

2285

2549

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.817

5.223

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

80.035

89.554

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.473

0.625

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.393

2.525

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6.376

6.308

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1582

1347

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2624

2349

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3357

3778

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1582

1347

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2624

2349

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3357

3778

Name	Intel Core i5-7500	Intel Core i7-4770K
PassMark - Single thread mark	2263	2162
PassMark - CPU mark	6033	7131
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	975	982
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3090	3688
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2285	2549
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.817	5.223
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	80.035	89.554
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.473	0.625
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.393	2.525
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.376	6.308
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1582	1347
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2624	2349
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3357	3778
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1582	1347
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2624	2349
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3357	3778

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-7500	Intel Core i7-4770K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake	Haswell
Launch date	3 January 2017	1 June 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$202	$399
Place in performance rating	1598	1590
Price now	$205.11	$284.99
Processor Number	i5-7500	i7-4770K
Series	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status	Launched	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	11.52	10.43
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.40 GHz	3.50 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	5 GT/s DMI2
L1 cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB
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
Unlocked
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	1.25 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.1 GHz	1.25 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)