i5-4690K vs i7-4770

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4770
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.45
+24.3%
Core i5-4690K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 88 Watt
3.58

Core i7-4770 outperforms Core i5-4690K by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13311521
Place by popularity75not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.500.54
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.013.85
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)2 June 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$500$300

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-4690K has 8% better value for money than i7-4770.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt88 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K. 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Execution Unitsno data20
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz3840x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hz1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-4690K.

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.

i7-4770 4.45
+24.3%
i5-4690K 3.58

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.

i7-4770 7061
+24.1%
i5-4690K 5688

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-4770 1206
i5-4690K 1306
+8.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-4770 3808
+4%
i5-4690K 3662

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-4770 8790
+34%
i5-4690K 6560

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.45 3.58
Recency 2 June 2013 2 June 2014
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 88 Watt

i7-4770 has a 24.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 4.8% lower power consumption.

i5-4690K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core i7-4770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4690K in performance tests.


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