Intel Core i5-4670K VS Intel Core i5-8600K
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock84W
TDPIntel Core i5-4670K
VS
intel
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-8600K
Intel Core i5-4670K
4/4 Cores 3.4GHz N/A Jun 2013
Intel Core i5-4670K
N/A • Jun 2013
VS
Intel Core i5-8600K
$ • Oct 2017
Intel Core i5-8600K
6/6 Cores 3.6GHz Oct 2017
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 34 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 84 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 9.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Haswell) | Core i5 (Coffee Lake) |
| Process Size | 22nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1150 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 177 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 3 | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1400 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
869
Intel Core i5-4670K
1245 (+43%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
Multi Core Performance
3310
Intel Core i5-4670K
6775 (+105%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1325
Intel Core i5-4670K
1605 (+21%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
Multi Core Performance
3552
Intel Core i5-4670K
6114 (+72%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
5563
Intel Core i5-4670K
10202 (+83%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
47.71 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
90.51 FPS (+90%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
Comparison in Games (47 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i5-8600K (+2%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 129 FPS
MIN 115 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i5-8600K (+2%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 129 FPS
MIN 115 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i5-8600K (+2%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 129 FPS
MIN 115 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+34%)
MAX 106 FPS
MIN 95 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+34%)
MAX 106 FPS
MIN 95 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+34%)
MAX 106 FPS
MIN 95 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 79 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+1%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+1%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+1%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 58 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+17%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 71 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 67 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+17%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 71 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 67 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i5-8600K (+17%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 71 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 67 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i5-8600K (+24%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 42 FPS
MIN 36 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i5-8600K (+24%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i5-4670K
MAX 42 FPS
MIN 36 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 46 benchmarks across 46 games
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Intel Core i5-4670K
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Avg FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K
Intel Core i5-4670K
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.4GHz
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Wins
0
Avg FPS
89
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i5-8600K
INTEL • 6/6 • 3.6GHz
0
Wins
0
Avg FPS
111
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
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