Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core i5-4570

The Intel Core i5-4570 and Intel Core i7-4770 are Haswell-architecture desktop processors, introduced in 2013.

The Intel Core i5-4570 was aimed at mainstream users, while the Intel Core i7-4770 was designed for more demanding applications. Both CPUs are manufactured using the 22 nm process with the Haswell S architecture. The Intel Core i5-4570 offers 4 cores and 4 threads, along with 6 MB of Level 3 cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s.

The Intel Core i7-4770 also features 4 cores, but 8 threads (thanks to Hyper-Threading) and 8 MB of Level 3 cache, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s. Both support PCIe 3.0 and integrate Intel HD Graphics 4600. In terms of single-core performance, the Intel Core i5-4570 and Intel Core i7-4770 are comparable, with only marginal differences.

In multi-core performance, the Intel Core i7-4770 shows a significantly more than 10 percent higher performance thanks to its additional threads, which makes it more advantageous for parallelized workloads. In gaming, the Intel Core i7-4770 offers slightly better performance than the Intel Core i5-4570 due to its slightly higher clock speeds and larger Level 3 cache.

For many older games that benefit heavily from single-core performance, the difference was often not significant. Both processors have a similar thermal design power (TDP) of 84 watts. Significant differences in power consumption or efficiency are not expected due to the identical manufacturing technology.

As older models, both CPUs are no longer available new. On the used market, the Intel Core i5-4570 often offers a better price/performance ratio for standard tasks. The Intel Core i7-4770 tends to retain a higher used price due to its multi-thread advantages. The Intel Core i5-4570 is a solid choice for everyday tasks and light gaming.

The Intel Core i7-4770 is the better option for more demanding applications such as video editing or intense multitasking, as it benefits from the higher thread count.