i5-4670R vs i7-5600U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5600U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.71
Core i5-4670R
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.98
+74.3%

Core i5-4670R outperforms Core i7-5600U by an impressive 74% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22051807
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.11no data
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency4.821.94
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 March 2015 (10 years ago)2 June 2013 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplierno data30
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size82 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1300 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Identity Protection++
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memory16 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency950 MHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5600U and Core i5-4670R.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

i7-5600U 1.71
i5-4670R 2.98
+74.3%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i7-5600U 3009
Samples: 1862
i5-4670R 5233
+73.9%
Samples: 3

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.71 2.98
Integrated graphics card 1.31 2.64
Recency 1 March 2015 2 June 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i7-5600U has an age advantage of 1 year, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

i5-4670R, on the other hand, has a 74.3% higher aggregate performance score, 101.5% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores.

The Intel Core i5-4670R is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i7-5600U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-5600U is a notebook processor while Core i5-4670R is a desktop one.

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