Core i5-8365U vs Core i7-4770T

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.

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 i5-8365U

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4770T across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).

Core i7-4770T

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,854 vs 5,939).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Core i5-8365U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Core i5-8365U

2019

Core i7-4770T

2013

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4770T across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,854 vs 5,939).
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Core i5-8365U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-8365U better than Core i7-4770T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-4770T is ahead with a 10.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-8365U pulls ahead with 1.5% better PassMark. Core i7-4770T also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-8365U is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Core i5-8365U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i5-8365U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you 1.5% better PassMark. Core i7-4770T only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2013 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (23.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1150.

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

Core i5-8365U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i5-8365U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4770T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-4770T
1080p
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	136 FPS	139 FPS
high	108 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	140 FPS
medium	113 FPS	117 FPS
high	89 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	64 FPS
medium	57 FPS	57 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i5-8365U Open Core i7-4770T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-4770T
1080p
low	128 FPS	146 FPS
medium	109 FPS	146 FPS
high	103 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	146 FPS
medium	98 FPS	144 FPS
high	92 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	128 FPS
medium	79 FPS	117 FPS
high	68 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	73 FPS

Open Core i5-8365U Open Core i7-4770T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-4770T
1080p
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	148 FPS	146 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	148 FPS	146 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	148 FPS	146 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	146 FPS

Open Core i5-8365U Open Core i7-4770T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-4770T
1080p
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	148 FPS	146 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	148 FPS	146 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	148 FPS	146 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	146 FPS

Open Core i5-8365U Open Core i7-4770T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8365U and Core i7-4770T

Core i5-8365U

The Core i5-8365U 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: 5,939 points. Launch price was $297.

Core i7-4770T

The Core i7-4770T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,854 points. Launch price was $610.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8365U and Core i7-4770T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365U versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4770T — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-8365U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4770T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8365U scores 5,939 against the Core i7-4770T's 5,854 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-8365U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770T.

Feature	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-4770T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+11%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,939+1%	5,854

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8365U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4770T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.