Base Clock Frequency | Gaming, video editing, single-threaded tasks | Industry: 3.0 GHz (e.g., Intel i3-4130) Our Base: 3.2 GHz (Intel i5-4570) ▲13% Our Advanced: 3.5 GHz (Intel i7-4770) ▲10% | Faster single-threaded performance. Supports high-demand applications. | Higher power consumption and heat generation. |
Core Count | Multitasking, video rendering, simulations | Industry: 2 cores (i3-4130) Our Base: 4 cores (i5-4570) ▲100% Our Advanced: 4 cores + 8 threads (i7-4770) ▲100% | Enhanced parallel processing. Efficient for multi-tasking. | Higher cost and cooling requirements. |
Cache Size | Data-intensive applications, gaming | Industry: 3 MB (i3-4130) Our Base: 6 MB (i5-4570) ▲100% Our Advanced: 8 MB (i7-4770) ▲33% | Faster data access. Reduces latency in demanding tasks. | Larger cache increases die size and cost. |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | High-performance systems with adequate cooling | Industry: 54 W (i3-4130) Our Base: 65 W (i5-4570) ▲20% Our Advanced: 84 W (i7-4770) ▲30% | Balanced power efficiency for mid-range builds. Advanced version offers peak performance. | Requires robust cooling solutions for the advanced tier. |
Process Technology | Compact systems, energy-efficient setups | Industry: 32 nm (older CPUs) Our Base: 22 nm (i5-4570) ▲31% smaller Our Advanced: 22 nm (i7-4770) optimized | Improved power efficiency. Smaller transistors enable better performance. | Older technology may lag in thermal management. |
Integrated Graphics | Basic gaming, multimedia editing | Industry: Intel HD 4000 (older i5) Our Base: Intel HD 4600 (i5-4570) ▲15% Our Advanced: Intel Iris Pro (i7-4950HQ) ▲50% | Handles 1080p gaming and 4K video editing. Advanced tier supports VR/AR. | Limited compared to dedicated GPUs for intensive gaming. |