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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4670 vs Core i7-920

The Core i5-4670 is much faster than the Core i7-920 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only the same price!

  • Up to 108% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core i5-4670 ranks 20 points higher.

Threadshelp

Core i7-920 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-920 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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Core i7-920
2.666 GHz

Core i5-4670 has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Core i7-920
2.933 GHz

Core i5-4670 boosts 30% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4670 draws 46W less power.

Pricehelp
LGA1150
Sockethelp
LGA1366
Haswell
Codenamehelp
Bloomfield
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4670 or Core i7-920?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-4670 or Core i7-920?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4670 and Core i7-920?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4670 scores 23/100, Core i7-920 scores 3/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-4670 or Core i7-920 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-4670 or Core i7-920?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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