i5-10310U vs i5-4670K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4670K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.64
Core i5-10310U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.21
+15.7%

Core i5-10310U outperforms Core i5-4670K by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15211397
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.53no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Comet Lake
Power efficiency3.9525.59
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)13 May 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$266no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory2 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.15 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4670K 3.64
i5-10310U 4.21
+15.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4670K 5568
i5-10310U 6439
+15.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.64 4.21
Recency 2 June 2013 13 May 2020
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 15 Watt

i5-10310U has a 15.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 460% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-10310U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4670K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4670K is a desktop processor while Core i5-10310U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4670K and Core i5-10310U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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