Intel Core i7-4771 vs Intel Core i5-8500

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Intel Core i7-4771 or Intel Core i7-4771 – 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 i7-4771 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4771, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 8000
4 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4771 Name Intel Core i5-8500
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4771 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4771 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-8500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8500 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 6
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4771 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4771 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 i5-8500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8500 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
160 Shaders 192
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 128.0 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
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 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 --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4771 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 i5-8500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2018
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 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
280 $ Release price 190 $
Haswell S Architecture Coffee Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 9.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
5297
5297
Intel Core i7-4771
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3910
3910

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
4761
4761
Intel Core i7-4771
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3640
3640

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
2563
2563
Intel Core i7-4771
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1983
1983

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1364
1364
Intel Core i7-4771
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1139
1139

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1086
1086
Intel Core i7-4771
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
964
964