Core i5-8269U vs Core i7-4770

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-8269U is positioned at rank 814 and the Core i7-4770 is on rank 721, so the Core i7-4770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8269U

#802

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1238%

#803

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1220%

#804

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1120%

#805

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1115%

#806

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1105%

#808

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1067%

#809

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1023%

#810

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1021%

#811

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

994%

#814

Core i5-8269U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

99%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

95%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

94%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13390%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12652%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9186%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2767%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2192%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1918%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1098%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1084%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

987%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

987%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

976%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

950%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

936%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

933%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

924%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

100%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

100%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

100%

#724

Celeron E3300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#725

Core i7-6700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $60

99%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

99%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

99%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

98%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

98%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

98%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

97%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

97%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8269U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8269U	Core i7-4770
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4770 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8269U	Core i7-4770
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8269U and Core i7-4770

Core i5-8269U

The Core i5-8269U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,111 points. Launch price was $320.

Core i7-4770

The Core i7-4770 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 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: 7,055 points. Launch price was $500.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8269U and Core i7-4770 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8269U versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8269U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-8269U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4770 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8269U scores 7,111 against the Core i7-4770's 7,055 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-8269U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8269U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770.

Feature	Core i5-8269U	Core i7-4770
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+8%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	7,111	7,055

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8269U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4770 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.