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Core i7-4770K vs Core i5-8500

Core i7-4770K vs Core i5-8500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-4770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.5 GHZ 8 MB Cache BX80646I74770K

Buy for CA$170 on Amazon

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Updated 14619 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel BX80684I58500 i5-8500 Desktop Processor, 6 Core, up to 4.1GHz 3 6

Buy for CA$218.88 on Amazon

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Updated 14619 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.5 GHZ 8 MB Cache BX80646I74770K

Buy for CA$170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14619 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel BX80684I58500 i5-8500 Desktop Processor, 6 Core, up to 4.1GHz 3 6

Buy for CA$218.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14619 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-8500 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4770K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4770K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8500 is 1718 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4770K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4770K

  • Up to 22% cheaper than Core i5-8500 - CA$170.0 vs CA$218.88
  • Up to 22% better value when playing Stray than Core i5-8500 - CA$0.93 vs CA$1.19 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8500 - 8 vs 6 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8500

  • Performs up to 1% better in Stray than Core i7-4770K - 184 vs 183 FPS
  • Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i7-4770K - 65 vs 84 Watts
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

183

99%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.93/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$170

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.5 GHZ 8 MB Cache BX80646I74770K

Buy for CA$170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14619 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo
Core i5-8500

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018


FPS

184

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.19/FPS

78%

Price, CA$

CA$218.88

77%

FPS Winner

Intel BX80684I58500 i5-8500 Desktop Processor, 6 Core, up to 4.1GHz 3 6

Buy for CA$218.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14619 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo
Core i5-8500

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1265

91%

Multi-Core

4058

83%

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo
Core i5-8500

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018


Single-Core

1387

100%

Multi-Core

4844

100%

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo

Intel Core i7-4770K

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Intel Core i5-8500 Logo

Intel Core i5-8500

Jun 2nd, 2013Release Date
Feb 14th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
84 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier30.0x
Intel HD 4600Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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