Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core i5-8500T

The Intel Core i7-4770 (Haswell S), introduced in the second quarter of 2013, was a mainstream desktop processor.

The Intel Core i5-8500T (Coffee Lake S), released in the second quarter of 2018, targeted energy-efficient desktop systems.

The Intel Core i7-4770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process, offers 4 cores, 8 threads, and 8 MB L3 cache with Intel HD Graphics 4600. The Intel Core i5-8500T, manufactured using a 14 nm process, features 6 cores, 6 threads, 9 MB L3 cache, and Intel UHD Graphics 630.

Both support PCIe 3.0. The Intel Core i5-8500T shows noticeably better single-core performance and comparable or slightly higher performance in multi-core applications. Its memory bandwidth of 43 GB/s surpasses the 21 GB/s of the Intel Core i7-4770. For gaming scenarios, the Intel Core i5-8500T is more advantageous due to its more modern architecture and higher single-core performance.

With a TDP of 35W, the Intel Core i5-8500T has a significant advantage over the 84W TDP of the Intel Core i7-4770, making it ideal for efficient and quiet systems. Both processors are affordable on the used market. The Intel Core i7-4770 is a cost-effective upgrade option for existing LGA 1150 systems.

The Intel Core i5-8500T offers better performance per watt and a more modern platform, especially when energy efficiency is required.