Intel Core i7-8550U vs Intel Core i5-4670K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8550U and Intel Core i5-4670K 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 i7-8550U
- CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 2 month(s) later
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
- 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
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 5.6x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 84 Watt
- Around 5% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5849 vs 5578
- Around 25% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2686 vs 2144
- Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.464 vs 0.451
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 vs June 2013 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz vs 3.80 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 72.72°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| L3 cache | 8 MB vs 6144 KB (shared) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 84 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5849 vs 5578 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2686 vs 2144 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.464 vs 0.451 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4670K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 6% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2144 vs 2026
- Around 20% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 974 vs 814
- Around 30% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3181 vs 2456
- Around 14% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.966 vs 3.494
- Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 80.679 vs 65.027
- Around 28% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.3 vs 1.792
- Around 50% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.563 vs 4.384
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2144 vs 2026 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 974 vs 814 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3181 vs 2456 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.966 vs 3.494 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 80.679 vs 65.027 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.3 vs 1.792 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.563 vs 4.384 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8550U
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4670K
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| Name | Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel Core i5-4670K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2026 | 2144 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5849 | 5578 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 814 | 974 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2456 | 3181 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2686 | 2144 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.494 | 3.966 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.027 | 80.679 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.464 | 0.451 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.792 | 2.3 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.384 | 6.563 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1724 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3395 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5482 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1724 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3395 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5482 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel Core i5-4670K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake R | Haswell |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 | June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $409 | $266 |
| Place in performance rating | 1387 | 2199 |
| Processor Number | i7-8550U | i5-4670K |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Price now | $240 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 9.37 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 1.80 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 123 mm | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6144 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 | 4.00 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5917 | 0x412 |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.20 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 32 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.2 GHz | |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 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 |
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| DirectX | 12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W | |
| Configurable TDP-up Frequency | 2.00 GHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm X 24mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FC-BGA1356 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 84 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Virtualization |
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| 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) | ||
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