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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-4670

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $84 less on MSRP ($213 MSRP vs $297 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.8 vs 18.3 PassMark/$ ($213 MSRP vs $297 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4600, while Core i5-8365UE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌460% higher power demand at 84W vs 15W.

Core i5-8365UE

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 84W, a 69W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-4670 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,435 vs 5,491).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.3 vs 25.8 PassMark/$ ($297 MSRP vs $213 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-4670 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-4670.

Core i5-4670

2013

Core i5-8365UE

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $84 less on MSRP ($213 MSRP vs $297 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.8 vs 18.3 PassMark/$ ($213 MSRP vs $297 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4600, while Core i5-8365UE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 84W, a 69W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌460% higher power demand at 84W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-4670 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,435 vs 5,491).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.3 vs 25.8 PassMark/$ ($297 MSRP vs $213 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-4670 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-4670.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-4670 better than Core i5-8365UE?

Yes. Core i5-4670 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-4670 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-4670 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-4670 is the smarter buy today. Core i5-4670 is $84 cheaper on MSRP at $213 MSRP versus $297 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 40.9% better value on MSRP (25.8 vs 18.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-8365UE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-4670 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8365UE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-4670	Core i5-8365UE
1080p
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	134 FPS
high	112 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	118 FPS	111 FPS
high	93 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	55 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i5-4670 Open Core i5-8365UE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-4670	Core i5-8365UE
1080p
low	137 FPS	125 FPS
medium	137 FPS	110 FPS
high	137 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	112 FPS
medium	137 FPS	98 FPS
high	126 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	124 FPS	88 FPS
medium	111 FPS	79 FPS
high	92 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	57 FPS

Open Core i5-4670 Open Core i5-8365UE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-4670	Core i5-8365UE
1080p
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	136 FPS
high	137 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	136 FPS
high	137 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	136 FPS
high	137 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	136 FPS

Open Core i5-4670 Open Core i5-8365UE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-4670	Core i5-8365UE
1080p
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	136 FPS
high	137 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	136 FPS
high	137 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	136 FPS
high	137 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	136 FPS

Open Core i5-4670 Open Core i5-8365UE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4670 and Core i5-8365UE

Core i5-4670

The Core i5-4670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,491 points. Launch price was $360.

Core i5-8365UE

The Core i5-8365UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,435 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4670 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-8365UE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-4670 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365UE — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365UE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i5-4670 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-8365UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4670 scores 5,491 against the Core i5-8365UE's 5,435 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-4670. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4670 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365UE.

Feature	Core i5-4670	Core i5-8365UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.1 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+112%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6144 kB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,491+1%	5,435
Geekbench 6 Single	1,169	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,279	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4670 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8365UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4670	Core i5-8365UE
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4670) / not specified (Core i5-8365UE). The Core i5-4670 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i5-8365UE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4670 targets Mid-Range Desktop.

Feature	Core i5-4670	Core i5-8365UE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Mid-Range Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4670 launched at $213 MSRP, while the Core i5-8365UE debuted at $297. On MSRP ($213 vs $297), the Core i5-4670 is $84 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4670 delivers 25.8 pts/$ vs 18.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-8365UE — making the Core i5-4670 the 33.9% better value option.