Intel Core i5-4670K vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200

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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 Ryzen 3 1200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
4 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4670K Name AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 1200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 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 Ryzen 3 1200 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 120 $
Haswell S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
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 AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
11033
11033
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
9145
9145

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3545
3545
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3504
3504
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3464
3464

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3217
3217
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1553
1553
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1372
1372

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1456
1456
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1191
1191

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1281
1281
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
520
520
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
371
371
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
333
333