Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core i5-4690

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-4770 or Intel Core i7-4770 – 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 i7-4770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4690 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4690, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4770 Name Intel Core i5-4690
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4690 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4690 is 3.5 GHz
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770 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 Intel Core i5-4690 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4690 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
160 Shaders 160
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 20
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 7.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

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
Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 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.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4690 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
280 $ Release price 224 $
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 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 LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
14302
14302
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
11339
11339

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4415
4415
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3549
3549

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3597
3597

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3740
3740
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3378
3378

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2913
2913

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2003
2003
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1581
1581

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1193
1193
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1102
1102

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
969
969
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
958
958

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
690
690
Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
625.6
625.6
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
473
473

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
152
152
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
141
141