Intel Core i5-4440S vs Intel Core i7-4770K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-4440S and Intel Core i7-4770K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4440S
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
- Around 29% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 84 Watt
| Launch date | September 2013 vs 1 June 2013 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 84 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 18% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.30 GHz
- Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 72.72°C vs 71.35°C
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2163 vs 1804
- Around 62% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7127 vs 4391
- Around 78% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.223 vs 2.942
- Around 51% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 89.554 vs 59.219
- Around 81% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.625 vs 0.345
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1347 vs 1106
- Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2349 vs 2072
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3778 vs 3271
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1347 vs 1106
- Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2349 vs 2072
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3778 vs 3271
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.30 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C vs 71.35°C |
| L3 cache | 8 MB vs 6144 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2163 vs 1804 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 7127 vs 4391 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.223 vs 2.942 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 89.554 vs 59.219 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.625 vs 0.345 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1347 vs 1106 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2349 vs 2072 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3778 vs 3271 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1347 vs 1106 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2349 vs 2072 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3778 vs 3271 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-4440S
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4770K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-4440S | Intel Core i7-4770K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1804 | 2163 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4391 | 7127 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.942 | 5.223 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 59.219 | 89.554 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.345 | 0.625 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1106 | 1347 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2072 | 2349 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3271 | 3778 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1106 | 1347 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2072 | 2349 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3271 | 3778 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 982 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3688 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2543 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.525 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.308 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-4440S | Intel Core i7-4770K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Haswell |
| Launch date | September 2013 | 1 June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $239 | $399 |
| Place in performance rating | 1595 | 1597 |
| Price now | $462.97 | $284.99 |
| Processor Number | i5-4440S | i7-4770K |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 3.95 | 10.43 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.80 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 177 mm | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 71.35°C | 72.72°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | 1400 Million |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | 0x412 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.25 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.25 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
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Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | 1920x1200@60Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1150 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 84 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013C | PCG 2013D |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | Up to 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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