Core i7-4860EQ vs Core i5-4670K

Core i7-4860EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Core i5-4670K

4 Cores4 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4860EQ

4 / 8

5,508

0.0%

5,584

+1.4%

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 i7-4860EQ is positioned at rank 1021 and the Core i5-4670K is on rank 865, so the Core i5-4670K 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 i7-4860EQ

#1009

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2312%

#1010

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2278%

#1011

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2091%

#1012

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2082%

#1013

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2063%

#1015

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1992%

#1016

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1910%

#1017

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1907%

#1018

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1856%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

100%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4670K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18315%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17306%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12565%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3785%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2998%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2623%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1502%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1483%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1350%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1350%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1335%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1299%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1281%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1275%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1264%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

97%

#865

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

100%

#866

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

100%

#867

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

99%

#868

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#869

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

98%

#870

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

97%

#871

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

97%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

97%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

96%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

96%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

96%

#878

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4670K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4860EQ in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4860EQ	Core i5-4670K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i7-4860EQ holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $80 (vs $200), it costs 60% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 147% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-4670K.

Insight	Core i7-4860EQ	Core i5-4670K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+147%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 i7-4860EQ Benchmark Check

Core i5-4670K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4860EQ and Core i5-4670K

Core i7-4860EQ

The Core i7-4860EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,508 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-4670K

The Core i5-4670K 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: 5,584 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4860EQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-4670K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4860EQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-4670K — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4670K (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-4860EQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4670K uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4860EQ scores 5,508 against the Core i5-4670K's 5,584 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-4670K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4860EQ vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4670K.

Feature	Core i7-4860EQ	Core i5-4670K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.4 GHz+89%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6144 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,508	5,584+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	975

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4860EQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4670K uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4860EQ	Core i5-4670K
Socket	BGA1364	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 i7-4860EQ) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4670K). The Core i5-4670K includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-4860EQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4670K targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4670K rivals FX-9370.

Feature	Core i7-4860EQ	Core i5-4670K
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4860EQ launched at $434 MSRP, while the Core i5-4670K debuted at $328. At current prices ($80 vs $200), the Core i7-4860EQ is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4860EQ delivers 68.8 pts/$ vs 27.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-4670K — making the Core i7-4860EQ the 84.6% better value option.