Intel Core i5-4460 vs Intel Core i7-9700

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Performance
Core i5-4460
6,49918% of 36,991
Core i7-9700114% better
13,93938% of 36,991

The Core i7-9700 has 114% better performance than the Core i5-4460 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-4460
34.7529% of 121.53
Core i7-970020% better
41.8634% of 121.53

The Core i7-9700 has 20% better value for the money than the Core i5-4460 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-4460 CPU

The Intel Core i5-4460 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014 with a suggested retail price of $187. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The i5-4460 is compatible with Intel Socket 1150 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-4460 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-4460 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-4460 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-4460 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-4460 has the 365th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,499 score and $187 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.75. This is the 100th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-9700 CPU

The Intel Core i7-9700 is an end-of-life 8-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2019 with a suggested retail price of $333. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake Refresh microarchitecture. The i7-9700 is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-9700 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-9700 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-9700 features 8 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-9700 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-9700 has the 157th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 37.68% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 13,939 score and $333 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.86. This is the 69th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5Core i7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2014Q2 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$187$333
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-4460
6,49918% of 36,991
Core i7-9700114% better
13,93938% of 36,991

The Core i7-9700 has 114% better performance than the Core i5-4460 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-4460 is ranked 365th with a score of 6,499, and the Core i7-9700 is ranked 157th with a score of 13,939.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-4460
34.7529% of 121.53
Core i7-970020% better
41.8634% of 121.53

The Core i7-9700 has 20% better value for the money than the Core i5-4460 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-4460 is ranked 100th with a performance per dollar of 34.75, and the Core i7-9700 is ranked 69th with a performance per dollar of 41.86.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-4460 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-9700K14,657+126%
Ryzen 7 270013,959+115%
Core i7-970013,939+114%
Ryzen 7 1800X13,782+112%
Core i7-870013,310+105%
Ryzen 3 1300X6,579+1%
Core i5-2500K6,571+1%
Core i5-44606,499
Core i5-64006,283-3%
Ryzen 3 12005,975-8%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-4460 or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-11700K43.42+25%
Core i5-8600K42.15+21%
Core i7-970041.86+20%
Core i5-850041.36+19%
Core i7-8700K41.13+18%
Ryzen 7 170038.67+11%
FX-835036.33+5%
Core i5-446034.75
Core i5-640034.52-1%
Core i7-377034.18-2%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,499
13,939
(+114.48%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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6,867
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
496
1,254
(+152.82%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
136
199
(+46.32%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
2,922
6,201
(+112.22%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,049
1,570
(+49.67%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
4,878
13,192
(+170.44%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,903
2,749
(+44.46%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm14 nm
Transistors1,400 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
SeriesCore i5Core i7
MicroarchitectureHaswellCoffee Lake Refresh
CodenameHaswellCoffee Lake
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
Cores48
Threads48
Clock Speed3.2 GHz3.0 GHz
Turbo Clock3.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier32.0x30.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache6 MB12 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
SocketIntel Socket 1150Intel Socket 1151
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)84 W65 W
Tcase Max73 °C72 °C
TJ Max72.72 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-4460Core i7-9700
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600UHD Graphics 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, CLMUL, FMA3, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.