Intel Core i7-4820K vs Intel Core i5-4670K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4820K and Intel Core i5-4670K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. 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).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4820K
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
- Around 67% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 16% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6495 vs 5578
- Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3531 vs 3181
- Around 81% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3874 vs 2144
- Around 28% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.079 vs 3.966
- Around 17% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 94.62 vs 80.679
- Around 44% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.648 vs 0.451
- Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.745 vs 6.563
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | September 2013 vs June 2013 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.80 GHz |
| L3 cache | 10240 KB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6495 vs 5578 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3531 vs 3181 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3874 vs 2144 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.079 vs 3.966 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 94.62 vs 80.679 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.648 vs 0.451 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.745 vs 6.563 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4670K
- Around 9% higher maximum core temperature: 72.72°C vs 66.8°C
- Around 55% lower typical power consumption: 84 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2144 vs 1958
- Around 15% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 974 vs 848
- 2.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.3 vs 0.812
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C vs 66.8°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 84 Watt vs 130 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2144 vs 1958 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 974 vs 848 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.3 vs 0.812 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4820K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4670K
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4820K | Intel Core i5-4670K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1958 | 2144 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6495 | 5578 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 848 | 974 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3531 | 3181 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3874 | 2144 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.079 | 3.966 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 94.62 | 80.679 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.648 | 0.451 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.812 | 2.3 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.745 | 6.563 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4820K | Intel Core i5-4670K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge E | Haswell |
| Launch date | September 2013 | June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $399 | $266 |
| Place in performance rating | 2121 | 2199 |
| Price now | $594.96 | $240 |
| Processor Number | i7-4820K | i5-4670K |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 4.81 | 9.37 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 257 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 | 10240 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8°C | 72.72°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1860 million | 1400 million |
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| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600/1866 | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 84 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 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 | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
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Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
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