Intel Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-3770T

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Combined performance score

i7-3770T
3.54

Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i7-3770T by 5% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14131375
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money0.661.77
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date29 April 2012 (11 years old)2 June 2014 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$330$300
Current price$244 (0.7x MSRP)$100 (0.3x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-4690K has 168% better value for money than i7-3770T.

Technical specs

Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt88 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data-
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
Execution Unitsno data20
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3770T 3.54
i5-4690K 3.70
+4.5%

Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i7-3770T by 5% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-3770T 5444
i5-4690K 5689
+4.5%

Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i7-3770T by 5% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-3770T 605
i5-4690K 1287
+113%

Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i7-3770T by 113% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-3770T 1964
i5-4690K 3631
+84.9%

Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i7-3770T by 85% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.54 3.70
Integrated graphics card 1.17 1.83
Recency 29 April 2012 2 June 2014
Threads 8 4
Cost $330 $300
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 88 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-3770T and Core i5-4690K. The differences in performance seem too small.


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