CPU Comparison
Intel Core i5-670 vs Intel Core i5-750s
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-670 is the highest-clocked dual-core Clarkdale desktop processor at 3.466GHz, launched in January 2010 at a premium $284 price point.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Slightly better single-threaded performance than other Clarkdales, but still completely inadequate for modern productivity.
Slower than the standard i5-750 in sustained multi-threaded workloads due to the 2.4GHz base.
Gaming
Even with high clock speeds, the dual-core design cannot run modern games.
Turbo boost helps in light gaming but the low base clock hurts in sustained loads.
Virtualization
Two cores with Hyper-Threading are insufficient for meaningful virtualization.
Four cores help but lower clocks limit VM performance.
Efficiency
73W for a dual-core is acceptable for the era but poor by modern standards.
Better efficiency than the standard i5-750 at 82W, though still poor by modern standards.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI capabilities whatsoever
- Far too slow for any ML workload
- No AI acceleration
- Far too slow for any ML workload
Content Creation
Gaming
- High clock speed cannot overcome dual-core bottleneck
- Integrated graphics far too weak for any 3D workload
- Was overpriced for gaming even in 2010
- 2.4GHz base clock is too low for modern games
- Turbo boost to 3.2GHz helps slightly in lightly threaded scenarios
- Requires a discrete GPU for any gaming
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Highest stock clock in Clarkdale lineup
- Strong single-threaded performance for 2010
- Integrated graphics eliminate need for discrete GPU in basic builds
- 32nm process kept power at 73W despite high clocks
Cons
- Priced at $284, more than the superior quad-core i5-750
- Only two cores regardless of clock speed
- Poor value at launch and completely obsolete now
- No AVX support
- Integrated graphics too weak for any meaningful 3D work
Pros
- Lower power consumption for small form factor builds
- Same turbo boost ceiling as standard i5-750
- Four real cores with 8MB cache
- Lower thermal output simplifies cooling
Cons
- 2.4GHz base clock was slow even in 2010
- Significant performance drop in sustained multi-threaded workloads
- No integrated graphics requires discrete GPU
- No AVX support
- Completely obsolete platform
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i5-670
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-750Rival
Quad-Core Desktop
- AMD Phenom II X4 965Rival
High-Frequency Quad-Core
- AMD Phenom II X2 570Rival
Dual-Core Desktop
- Intel Core i7-860Rival
Lynnfield i7
- AMD Phenom II X4 955Rival
Quad-Core Desktop
Intel Core i5-750s
- AMD Phenom II X4 910eRival
Low-Power Quad-Core
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-750Rival
Standard Quad-Core
- AMD Athlon II X4 605eRival
Low-Power Quad-Core
- Intel Core i3-530Rival
Budget Dual-Core with iGPU
- AMD Phenom II X4 810Rival
Budget Quad-Core
If integrated graphics and low power were priorities over core count.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
At $284, the i5-670 was paradoxically more expensive than the quad-core i5-750 while offering inferior multi-threaded performance. A poor value even at launch.
Best for: Collecting unusual Intel processor SKUs
Read the full reviewAn interesting low-power variant that traded clock speed for efficiency, but the 2.4GHz base clock limited performance even in 2010.
Best for: Maintaining an existing SFF Lynnfield build
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i5-670 or Intel Core i5-750s?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i5-750s comes out ahead with a score of 4/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i5-670 or Intel Core i5-750s?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-750s leads with a gaming performance score of 10/100 among Intel Core i5-670 and Intel Core i5-750s.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i5-670 has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i5-670 (73 W), Intel Core i5-750s (82 W).
Do Intel Core i5-670 and Intel Core i5-750s use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the LGA 1156 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Core i5-750s has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Core i5-670 (2 cores), Intel Core i5-750s (4 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i5-750s posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i5-670 (4,800), Intel Core i5-750s (6,350). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.