Core i5-6500 vs Core i7-4770K
The Core i7-4770K is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i7-4770K is 4% faster (26 vs 25).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6500 65 W, Core i7-4770K 84 W; the Core i5-6500 delivers 24% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-6500 is 2 years newer (2015 vs 2013).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6500 | Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 25 | 26 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 84 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |