Core i5-8269U vs Core i7-4771

Core i5-8269U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Core i7-4771

4 Cores8 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8269U

4 / 8

7,111

0.0%

7,141

+0.4%

About PassMark

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 i7-4771 is on rank 743, so the Core i7-4771 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 i7-4771

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13966%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13196%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9582%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2887%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2286%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2000%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1146%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1131%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1029%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1029%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1018%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

990%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

977%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

973%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

964%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

99%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

100%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

100%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

99%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

99%

#749

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#750

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

99%

#751

Core i5-3570S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $59

99%

#752

Core i7-3770

MSRP: $294|Avg: $60

98%

#753

Pentium G2120

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#754

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

98%

#755

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

97%

#756

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

97%

#757

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

97%

#758

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

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 i7-4771
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($78)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4771 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8269U	Core i7-4771
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($78)

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.

Core i5-8269U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4771 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8269U and Core i7-4771

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 i7-4771

The Core i7-4771 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (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: 7,141 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8269U and Core i7-4771 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 i7-4771 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8269U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-8269U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4771 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8269U scores 7,111 against the Core i7-4771's 7,141 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-4771. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8269U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4771.

Feature	Core i5-8269U	Core i7-4771
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+8%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (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	7,141
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,139
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,910

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8269U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4771 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8269U	Core i7-4771
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-8269U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4771). The Core i7-4771 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i5-8269U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4771 targets Desktop.