
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock84W
TDPIntel Core i7-4770K

intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-2500

Intel Core i7-4770K
Intel Core i7-4770K
$350 • Jun 2013
Intel Core i5-2500
$ • Jan 2011
Intel Core i5-2500

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 4 | 4 |
Threads | 8 | 4 |
Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 35 X | 33 X |
TDP | 84 W | 95 W |
Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 | Intel HD 2000 |
Architecture | Core i7 (Haswell) | Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) |
Process Size | 22nm | 32nm |
Socket | intel socket 1150 | intel socket 1155 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | 177 mm² | 216 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | 1400 million | 1160 million |
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
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i7-4770K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4770K
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.5GHz

Intel Core i5-2500
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.3GHz
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