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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-820QM vs Core i5-4670

The Core i7-820QM is much slower than the Core i5-4670 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $546

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Up to 135% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-820QM

182FPS

Core i5-4670

200FPS

League of Legends2009

112FPS

192FPS

337FPS

497FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-820QM

208FPS

Core i5-4670

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-820QM

538FPS

Core i5-4670

572FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-820QM

577FPS

Core i5-4670

600FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-820QM

169FPS

Core i5-4670

182FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-820QM

253FPS

Core i5-4670

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-820QM

Core i5-4670

21%

Core i5-4670 ranks 16 points higher.

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Core i7-820QM has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-820QM

8 MB

Core i5-4670

6 MB

Core i7-820QM has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-820QM

1.733 GHz

Core i5-4670

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4670 has a 96% higher base clock.

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Core i7-820QM

3.067 GHz

Core i5-4670

3.8 GHz

Core i5-4670 boosts 24% higher.

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Core i7-820QM

45W

Core i5-4670

84W

Core i7-820QM draws 39W less power.

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Core i7-820QM

Core i5-4670

$48.59

Core i7-820QMCore i5-4670

LGAG1

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LGA1150

Clarksfield

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

None

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Intel HD 4600

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-820QM or Core i5-4670?expand_more

The Core i5-4670. It's 283% faster than the Core i7-820QM on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4670 than Core i7-820QM?expand_more

283% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-820QM or Core i5-4670?expand_more

The Core i5-4670 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4670 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-820QM and Core i5-4670?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-820QM scores 6/100, Core i5-4670 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-820QM or Core i5-4670 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 i7-820QM or Core i5-4670?expand_more

The Core i5-4670 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.