Intel Core i5-4670K vs AMD FX-8350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-4670K or Intel Core i5-4670K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-4670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4670K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD FX-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD FX-8000
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4670K Name AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i5 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4670K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4670K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
160 Shaders --
Q2/2013 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
7.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 84 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4670K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price 170 $
Haswell S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
11033
11033

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
5557
5557

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
3803
3803
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3389
3389

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3545
3545
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3504
3504
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3217
3217
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1553
1553
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1456
1456
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1298
1298

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1281
1281
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
978
978
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
908
908
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
579
579

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
581
581

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
520
520

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
417
417
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
241
241

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
371
371
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
209
209

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
148
148
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
96
96

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
6.9
6.9
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
5.9
5.9