Intel Core i5-4670S vs Intel Core i5-7500T Comparison

The Intel Core i5-4670S and the Intel Core i5-7500T are both quad-core desktop processors from Intel, separated by several years and built on different process nodes. The database records show a nearly identical performance profile in most rendering workloads, with the older Haswell part pulling ahead in Geekbench tests. This analysis walks through the benchmark data, architectural differences, and specification deltas to clarify where each processor stands.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded measurements place the two processors in an unusual position: they are effectively tied across all six Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, both parts score 448. In the single-core variant of the same test, both score 63. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 1870 for both, and the single-core result is 263 for both. The R23 suite repeats the pattern, with a multi-core score of 4454 and a single-core score of 628 for each processor. The data shows zero percentage difference in every one of these six tests. This indicates that, despite the architectural gap and clock speed differences, the two chips deliver identical rendering performance in the Cinebench family of benchmarks.

The Geekbench results break the tie. The Core i5-4670S scores 3300 in Geekbench multi-core, while the Core i5-7500T scores 3062. That gives the older processor a 7.8 percent advantage in this workload. The single-core Geekbench test shows a similar gap: the i5-4670S records 1184, compared to 1078 for the i5-7500T, a 9.8 percent lead. These are the only tests in the head-to-head comparison where the delta is non-zero, and both favor the Haswell part. The overall win count reflects this, with the i5-4670S taking 8 wins and the i5-7500T taking 0.

Looking at the broader database context, the i5-4670S has an average benchmark score of 1526 and sits at the 38th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-7440HQ with an average score of 1527 and a 0 percent delta, the Intel Pentium Gold G7400E at 1524 with a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Xeon E5-1428L v2 at 1537 with a negative 0.7 percent delta, and the Intel Core i7-8665U at 1513 with a 0.9 percent delta. The i5-7500T averages 1483, also at the 38th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-5575R at 1478 with a 0.4 percent delta, the AMD Opteron 6344 at 1492 with a negative 0.6 percent delta, the Intel Core i5-4590S at 1493 with a negative 0.6 percent delta, and the Intel Core i7-4710HQ at 1473 with a 0.7 percent delta. The average score difference between the two processors is 43 points, which the Cinebench parity and the Geekbench gap both contribute to.

The Geekbench advantage is the most meaningful distinction in the recorded data. A 9.8 percent lead in single-core performance is substantial for applications that rely on lightly threaded execution. The 7.8 percent multi-core lead reinforces the same trend. Since both processors have four cores and four threads, the Geekbench results cannot be attributed to a core count difference. The clock speeds in the specification data provide a plausible explanation, as the i5-4670S has a higher base clock and a higher boost clock, but the analysis remains grounded in the measured scores.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but narrow conclusion. The Intel Core i5-4670S wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database, even if six of those wins are by a zero percent margin. The two Geekbench tests are the only ones where the gap is measurable, and both favor the i5-4670S. Any user choosing between these two purely on recorded performance would select the i5-4670S based on its Geekbench multi-core and single-core leads.

That said, the Cinebench parity cannot be ignored. For workloads that resemble the Cinebench R15, R20, or R23 rendering tests, the two processors are functionally identical in the database. The i5-7500T does not lose ground in those six tests, so the verdict is not a sweeping rejection of the newer part. It is more accurate to say that the i5-4670S holds a performance edge in Geekbench, while both chips deliver the same rendering throughput.

The i5-7500T has its own advantages in the specification data, particularly its 35 W thermal design power versus the 65 W of the i5-4670S. That power draw difference, combined with the same core and thread counts, means the i5-7500T achieves nearly the same Cinebench scores while consuming less power. For a system builder prioritizing thermal headroom or quiet operation, that specification difference matters even though it does not show up in the benchmark scores. The i5-4670S remains the better choice for raw Geekbench performance, but the i5-7500T offers comparable rendering results at a lower power envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The i5-4670S uses the Haswell architecture, while the i5-7500T uses Kaby Lake. Haswell is built on a 22 nm process node, and Kaby Lake uses a 14 nm node. The process shrink is significant, as it allows the newer chip to operate at a lower thermal design power while maintaining similar performance.

The i5-4670S has a transistor count of 1,400 million and a die size of 177 mm². The i5-7500T does not have transistor or die size data recorded in the database. This means the only architectural comparison available is the process node difference and the architecture names themselves.

The cache hierarchy is identical between the two. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support differs, with the i5-4670S using DDR3 and the i5-7500T using DDR4. The i5-7500T also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the i5-4670S does not have a bandwidth figure in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-4670S includes Intel HD 4600, and the i5-7500T includes HD 630. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so the comparison cannot extend to iGPU performance. The PCIe interface is Gen 3 for both, though the i5-7500T lists "Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only)" while the i5-4670S simply lists "Gen 3." Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory.

The socket changes between the two. The i5-4670S uses Intel Socket 1150, and the i5-7500T uses Intel Socket 1151. This is a critical platform difference, as the two processors are not interchangeable on the same motherboard. The release dates also differ, with the i5-4670S released in June 2013 and the i5-7500T released in January 2017. The i5-7500T has an active production status, while the i5-4670S does not list a production status.

Specification Differences

The base clock of the i5-4670S is 3.10 GHz, and the boost clock is 3.80 GHz. The i5-7500T has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The i5-4670S runs at higher clocks in both states, which aligns with its Geekbench advantage. The thermal design power is 65 W for the i5-4670S and 35 W for the i5-7500T, a substantial difference that makes the Kaby Lake part far more power efficient on paper.

Both processors have 4 cores and 4 threads, so there is no difference in parallel thread capacity. The process node is 22 nm for the i5-4670S and 14 nm for the i5-7500T. The socket is 1150 for the older part and 1151 for the newer part. Memory support is DDR3 for the i5-4670S and DDR4 for the i5-7500T. The memory bandwidth field is 38.4 GB/s for the i5-7500T and absent for the i5-4670S.

The integrated graphics models differ, as noted. The part numbers are SR14K for the i5-4670S and SR337 for the i5-7500T. The generation field lists "Core i5 (Haswell)" for the i5-4670S and "Core i5 (Kaby Lake)" for the i5-7500T. Both use the same L1, L2, and L3 cache sizes. Both are desktop market segment parts, and both have locked multipliers. The release dates are separated by roughly three and a half years.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core Geekbench score?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670S scores 1184 in Geekbench single-core, while the Intel Core i5-7500T scores 1078. The i5-4670S leads by 9.8 percent.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Both processors score 4454 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The recorded delta is 0 percent.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670S has a thermal design power of 65 W, and the Intel Core i5-7500T has a thermal design power of 35 W.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the memory support difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670S supports DDR3 memory, and the Intel Core i5-7500T supports DDR4 memory. The i5-7500T also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670S has an average benchmark score of 1526, and the Intel Core i5-7500T has an average benchmark score of 1483.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-4670S wins in Geekbench multi-core and Geekbench single-core. The multi-core score of 3300 beats the i5-7500T's 3062 by 7.8 percent, and the single-core score of 1184 beats 1078 by 9.8 percent. These are the only tests where either processor shows a measurable lead. The i5-4670S also holds the higher base and boost clocks, with 3.10 GHz and 3.80 GHz respectively, compared to 2.70 GHz and 3.30 GHz for the i5-7500T. For applications that resemble the Geekbench workload, the i5-4670S is the stronger option.

The Intel Core i5-7500T does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, but it has specification advantages that matter outside of the recorded scores. Its 35 W thermal design power is nearly half the 65 W of the i5-4670S, which makes it the better fit for power-constrained systems. It also uses DDR4 memory and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, which may be preferable for newer platforms. The active production status and newer release date indicate that it is still a current part, while the i5-4670S has no production status listed.

In rendering workloads measured by Cinebench, the two are tied across all six tests. The i5-4670S matches the i5-7500T at 448 in R15 multi-core, 63 in R15 single-core, 1870 in R20 multi-core, 263 in R20 single-core, 4454 in R23 multi-core, and 628 in R23 single-core. This means users whose primary workload is rendering will see no difference in the database. The choice then falls to platform and power considerations: the i5-4670S for the Geekbench edge and higher clocks, or the i5-7500T for the lower power draw and newer memory support.