i5-14600KF vs i7-4820K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4820K
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
4.24
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
25.66
+505%

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Core i7-4820K by a whopping 505% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1391197
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.4970.06
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.9718.72
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600KF has 14198% better value for money than i7-4820K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,860 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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.

i7-4820K 4.24
i5-14600KF 25.66
+505%

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.

i7-4820K 6488
i5-14600KF 39270
+505%

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.

i7-4820K 673
i5-14600KF 2777
+313%

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.

i7-4820K 2510
i5-14600KF 15825
+530%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.24 25.66
Recency 1 September 2013 17 October 2023
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

i5-14600KF has a 505.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and 4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4820K in performance tests.


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