Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i5-4570

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i5-4570 and understand which is better for games or normal use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, video editing, programming. Here you can find useful information from different benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like VeraCrypt, Blender, WPrime, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, AIDA64, DaVinci Resolve Studio, UserBenchmark, Furmark, 7zip, PCMark 10, Prime95, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, Gears 5, SuperPi, RealBench, MATLAB, PassMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), GeekBench 6, 5.2, 3DMark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Cyberpunk 2077
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Grand Theft Auto V
Overwatch
Watch Dogs Legion
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Death Stranding
Valheim
Last Man Standing
Halo Infinite
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Borderlands 3
DOOM: Eternal
Fortnite
Fallout 76
Valorant
Rainbow Six Siege
Red Dead Redemption 2
Apex Legends

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-4570 or Intel Core i7-4770K.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-4770K

52%

Core i5-4570

51%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-4770K is 1% better than Core i5-4570. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-4770K

52%

Core i5-4570

51%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Forza Horizon 4, DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	93.2	91.2
Valorant	105.9	103.7
Cyberpunk 2077	59.3	58.0
Apex Legends	99.6	97.4
Call of Duty Warzone	79.5	77.7
Overwatch	85.8	84.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	73.1	71.5
DOOM Eternal	53.0	51.8
Warzone	82.6	80.9
Assassin's Creed	89.0	87.1
Valheim	87.9	86.0

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-4770K

53%

Core i5-4570

36%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-4770K is more energy efficient than the Core i5-4570 as it consumes less power: 84W vs. 84W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i5-4570
Cinbench 15 Single-core	141	140
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	709	491
Cinbench 20 Single-core	361	290
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1769	1089
Cinbench 23 Single-core	961	794
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	4593	2841

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i5-4570
Single-Core	2172	2000
Multi-Core	7083	5164

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i5-4570
Single-Core	1339	923
Multi-Core	5120	3154

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i5-4570
Announcement date	April 01, 2013	April 01, 2013
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1150
Core name	Haswell	Haswell
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	4	4
Turbo Frequency	3.9 MHz	3.6 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.2 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	4
Bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Transistors count	2460 millions	2460 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	84 W	84 W
Memory type	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	6 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-4770K is 8% better than Core i5-4570 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-4770K is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-4570 is better: 0
Although it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-4770K and Intel Core i5-4570 before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i7-4770K specs and review.

• Intel Core i5-4570 specs and review.