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Intel Core i5 4670K Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£35
PassMark benchmark result: 5583
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.8 GHz

Intel Core i5 4670K review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.8

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4.3

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9.4

Exceptional

3.2
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
3.3
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.6
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
4.0
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.8
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
2.0
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
2.2
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
1.8
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i5-4670K is a fourth-generation 'Haswell' quad-core processor featuring a 3.4 GHz base frequency and a 3.8 GHz Turbo Boost, built on a 22nm process with an 84W TDP. Compatible with the LGA 1150 socket, it includes 6MB of L3 cache, a dual-channel DDR3-1600 memory controller, and integrated HD Graphics 4600. Its primary advantages are its fully unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, strong single-threaded performance for gaming, and improved power-saving states. However, it is known for running significantly hot under load due to the use of internal thermal paste instead of solder, which can limit its maximum overclocking potential without high-end cooling.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 4670K

Overall score

4.8

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

6.9

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

4.0

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

4.0

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

4.5

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

6.3

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

5.9

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i5 4670K vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i5 4670K better than the average processor?

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Unlocked for overclocking
Intel Core i5 4670K has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 4670K has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i5 4670K includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 4670K includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i5 4670K supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 4670K supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
10x more popular
Intel Core i5 4670K is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i5 4670K is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).10 vs 1
18% higher user score
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher user score than the average processor (9.44 vs 8,000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher user score than the average processor (9.44 vs 8,000).9.44 vs 8
7.14x cheaper
Intel Core i5 4670K is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
Intel Core i5 4670K is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
Unlocked for overclocking
Intel Core i5 4670K has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i5 4670K supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i5 4670K includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

Power & Thermal

Why is Intel Core i5 4670K worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i5 4670K supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
7 year/s older release date
Intel Core i5 4670K has an older release date than the average processor (2013 vs 2020).
June 2,013
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i5 4670K does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
Older TPM support
Intel Core i5 4670K supports an older TPM version than the average processor (TPM 1.2 vs PTT 2.0).
11.6% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 4670K does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
47% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,583 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
13.8% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,140 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
11.7% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,299 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
25.2% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,586 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
1 fewer threads per core
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
60% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i5 4670K has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i5 4670K has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i5 4670K uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
33.3% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
25% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i5 4670K uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i5 4670K supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
50% less memory capacity
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
86.7% higher base power
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher base power draw than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i5 4670K does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
86.7% higher TDP
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher TDP than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
31.3% higher boost power
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (84 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
11.6% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
Intel Core i5 4670K has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 4670K does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Core i5 4670K does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i5 4670K supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 4670K supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
86.7% higher base power
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher base power draw than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i5 4670K has a higher base power draw than the average processor (84 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.84 W vs 45 W
Older DDR support
Intel Core i5 4670K supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: DDR5
Intel Core i5 4670K supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Core i5 4670K has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i5 4670K?

Excellent value for gaming, often matching the performance of more expensive i7 models at 1080p resolution.
Easy to overclock thanks to the unlocked multiplier, providing significant performance gains with proper cooling.
Strong single-threaded performance, making it highly effective for everyday tasks and gaming applications.
Improved integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600) compared to previous generations, capable of handling light gaming.
Highly reliable long-term performance, with many users finding it capable of running older or less demanding titles years after release.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 4670K?

Runs quite hot, especially when overclocked, which can lead to thermal throttling if using the stock cooler.
Lacks Hyper-Threading, putting it at a disadvantage in heavily multi-threaded tasks like professional video rendering compared to i7 chips.
Marginal performance improvements over the previous generation (Ivy Bridge) on a clock-for-clock basis.
Higher Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 84W compared to its predecessor's 77W, leading to increased power consumption.
Missing some advanced features found in non-K or i7 models, such as TSX (Transactional Synchronization Extensions) and certain virtualisation supports.

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01/06/2013

Haswell Review: Intel Core i7-4770K and all i5 models

The Hardwareluxx review of the Intel Core i7-4770K highlights the Haswell architecture's transition to the LGA 1150 socket and the implementation of integrated voltage regulators (FIVR). While maintaining base/turbo clocks of 3.5/3.9 GHz, the CPU delivers a 5% to 10% IPC improvement over Ivy Bridge, complemented by a 30% to 40% performance increase in the integrated HD Graphics...Read more

pcgameshardware.de

01/06/2013

Intel Haswell: Core i5-4670K Pre-Review [Original Article]

The PC Games Hardware review finds the Intel Core i5-4670K offers moderate performance gains of 5% to 10% over the previous generation via the Haswell architecture, though it requires a new LGA1150 motherboard. It provides excellent value for gaming, often matching the i7-4770K, and boasts improved Intel HD Graphics 4600 for light tasks. However, the chip suffers from higher thermal...Read more

computerbase.de

11/07/2013

From Core i5-4430 to Core i7-4770K (Page 7)

The Intel Core i7-4770K (Haswell) offers a modest 5–15% performance increase over its predecessor, Ivy Bridge, with improved AVX2 and FMA3 instruction support for specialized tasks. A key, yet flawed, innovation is the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator (FIVR), which boosts efficiency but causes significant heat management issues for desktop users. Despite being the fastest...Read more

computerbase.de

11/07/2013

Six Quad-Core "Haswell" CPUs: From Core i5-4430 to Core i7-4770K

In a 2013 review of Intel's "Haswell" architecture, ComputerBase found the Core i7-4770K and i5-4670K delivered a 5% to 15% IPC increase over Ivy Bridge, marking a solid, if incremental, advancement for desktop users. While raw performance improved, the review highlighted significant, and at times disappointing, thermal behavior under load, which restricted overclocking potential...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

02/06/2013

Intel Core i5-4670K Review: Mid-range Haswell

The Intel Core i5-4670K, reviewed by Les Numériques, is a 22nm Haswell processor featuring four cores at 3.4 GHz (3.8 GHz Turbo). It provides a strong mid-range experience, though it lacks Hyper-threading and has a reduced 6MB L3 cache compared to the i7-4770K. Key advantages include its unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, capable HD Graphics 4600, and excellent...Read more

hardware.fr

01/06/2013

Intel Core i7-4770K and i5-4670K: Haswell Review

The HardWare.fr review of Intel's Haswell architecture (i7-4770K/i5-4670K) highlights a significant architectural "Tock" shift, featuring 1.4 billion transistors and an integrated voltage regulator (iVR) for improved efficiency, particularly at idle. While offering only modest 5-10% CPU performance gains over Ivy Bridge, the processors deliver strong results in specialized tasks...Read more

cowcotland.com

01/06/2013

Intel Core i5-4670K and Core i7-4770K CPU Review

The Cowcotland review of Intel's 4th-gen Haswell processors highlights the i5-4670K and i7-4770K, focusing on the new LGA 1150 socket, a 5-10% performance boost, and an integrated voltage regulator. Key pros include enhanced integrated graphics (HD 4600) and excellent overclocking potential with the "K" series, while a major con for users is the required motherboard upgrade....Read more

profesionalreview.com

15/10/2013

Antec NeoECO 620C Review (Tested with Intel Haswell i5-4670k)

The Antec NeoECO 620C is identified as a reliable "workhorse" power supply utilizing a Seasonic core, 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, and V rail (48A/576W) suitable for high-end graphics cards. Testing confirmed that the 120mm fan operates nearly silently at idle, making it ideal for quiet builds, with high-quality internal components ensuring stable power delivery. While the unit...Read more

profesionalreview.com

07/09/2013

Review: Noctua NH-U12S (i5-4670k Test Bench)

The Noctua NH-U12S is a high-end, single-tower CPU cooler designed for optimal RAM and PCIe compatibility, featuring a slim 45mm profile, premium build quality, and a highly efficient, quiet NF-F12 PWM fan. Performance testing shows it can manage significant overclocks, though it may require a push-pull fan configuration for extremely high-voltage, high-end processors. Pros include...Read more

profesionalreview.com

11/09/2013

Cooler Master Eisberg 120L Prestige Review (Tested with i5-4670k)

The Cooler Master Eisberg 120L Prestige is a high-end, modular all-in-one liquid cooler developed with Alphacool, featuring a copper radiator and a powerful, G 1/4" threaded ceramic pump designed for expandability. It delivers superior thermal performance through "JetStream" technology in the water block but produces high noise levels from the pump and fans at full speed. Pros...Read more

profesionalreview.com

25/10/2013

Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige Review (Tested with i5-4670k)

The Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige is a high-end, 100% copper, hybrid AIO liquid cooler featuring an expandable design, JetStream technology, and premium build quality. While delivering good thermal performance for moderate overclocking, it faces steep competition due to its high price point. Major drawbacks include an intrusive, noisy pump and a complex, sometimes difficult...Read more

elchapuzasinformatico.com

31/12/2013

Intel Core i5-4670K Review (Performance) - El Chapuzas Informático

The Intel Core i5-4670K offers a 10–20% performance boost over Ivy Bridge, with significantly improved Intel HD 4600 graphics and stronger multimedia rendering. While it supports flexible overclocking via BCLK scaling, the processor is prone to high temperatures exceeding 70°C, necessitating robust cooling solutions. Despite lacking Hyper-Threading, it is lauded for its high value...Read more

profesionalreview.com

21/09/2013

Intel Haswell (1155/Z87) Overclocking Guide - Profesional Review

The Profesional Review guide for overclocking Intel Haswell (LGA 1150/Z87) outlines a technical approach to maximizing performance, highlighting the shift to the Integrated Voltage Regulator (FIVR) and the necessity for precise control over CPU Vcore and VRIN settings to avoid component degradation. Key benefits include significant performance gains often surpassing 4.4 GHz and...Read more

elchapuzasinformatico.com

31/12/2013

Intel Core i5-4670K Review - El Chapuzas Informático

The Intel Core i5-4670K (Haswell) offers 3.4 GHz base/3.8 GHz boost frequencies, providing a 10-20% performance boost over previous generations with enhanced HD 4600 graphics, ideal for new system builds. While the chip achieves a stable 4.4 GHz overclock at 1.22V, the review highlights significant high-temperature issues, with voltages near 1.3V exceeding 70°C, limiting...Read more

hwupgrade.it

23/08/2013

Intel Core i5 processors based on Haswell architecture

The HWUpgrade review details that 4th-generation Intel Core i5 processors (Haswell) offer an incremental 3% to 12% performance increase over Ivy Bridge, with a focus on improved efficiency through the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator (FIVR). Key advantages include superior Intel HD Graphics 4600 performance, support for up to three displays, and enhanced AVX2/FMA3 instructions for...Read more

macitynet.it

25/11/2016

2017's new Intel Core i3 smokes all previous Core i5s

The Intel Core i3-7350K, the first unlocked i3 processor, features a 4.2 GHz base clock that, according to early benchmarks, allows it to outperform older quad-core chips like the i5-6400 and i5-4670K. Its main advantages include superior single-thread performance—roughly 29% faster than the i5-6400—and efficient operation, though it requires a 60W TDP. When overclocked to 4.8-5.0...Read more

xtremehardware.com

23/08/2013

Intel Haswell: Core i7 4770K and Core i5 4670K, let's see what they're made of

The Xtremehardware review of the Intel Core i7-4770K and i5-4670K highlights the strength of the Haswell architecture in professional 3D rendering and video processing, despite an incremental shift from previous generations. Key technical advancements include the AVX2 instruction set for doubled floating-point throughput, improved internal cache bandwidth, and the integration of a...Read more

id.nl

19/08/2013

Intel Haswell: 4th Generation Core Processor

Intel’s 4th Generation Core processors (Haswell) introduce a new microarchitecture on a 22nm process designed to significantly boost mobile efficiency and integrated graphics performance, requiring a new LGA 1150 socket and Z87 chipset. Key advantages include 20-fold improvements in idle power consumption for longer battery life, powerful Iris Pro integrated graphics capable of 4K,...Read more

hardware.info

01/06/2026

Intel Core i7 4770K / Core i5 4670K / Core i5 4430 review: Haswell tested

The Hardware.info review of Intel’s 4th-gen "Haswell" CPUs (i7-4770K, i5-4670K, i5-4430) on the new LGA 1150 socket showcases a 10-15% performance jump over Ivy Bridge, driven by architectural improvements and enhanced AVX 2.0 instructions. Key advantages include significantly improved Intel HD Graphics 4600 for better integrated gaming/transcoding and the return of flexible BCLK...Read more

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