Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-4770

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4770K and Intel Core i7-4770 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, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/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).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 1% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7129 vs 7061
  • Around 8% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 982 vs 910
  • Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3688 vs 3378
  • Around 8% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2549 vs 2366
  • Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.223 vs 5.185
  • Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 89.554 vs 85.915
  • Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.308 vs 6.243
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1347 vs 1224
  • Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1347 vs 1224
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 7129 vs 7061
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 982 vs 910
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3688 vs 3378
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2549 vs 2366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.223 vs 5.185
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 89.554 vs 85.915
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.308 vs 6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1347 vs 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1347 vs 1224

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770

  • Around 2% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.636 vs 0.625
  • Around 1% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2382 vs 2349
  • Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4024 vs 3778
  • Around 1% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2382 vs 2349
  • Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4024 vs 3778
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2170 vs 2161
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.636 vs 0.625
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.532 vs 2.525
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2382 vs 2349
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 4024 vs 3778
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2382 vs 2349
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 4024 vs 3778

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4770K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4770

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2161
2170
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
7129
7061
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
982
910
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3688
3378
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
2549
2366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.223
5.185
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
89.554
85.915
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.625
0.636
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.525
2.532
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6.308
6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1347
1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2349
2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3778
4024
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1347
1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2349
2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3778
4024
Name Intel Core i7-4770K Intel Core i7-4770
PassMark - Single thread mark 2161 2170
PassMark - CPU mark 7129 7061
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 982 910
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3688 3378
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2549 2366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.223 5.185
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 89.554 85.915
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.625 0.636
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.525 2.532
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.308 6.243
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1347 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2349 2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3778 4024
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1347 1224
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2349 2382
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3778 4024

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-4770K Intel Core i7-4770

Essentials

Architecture codename Haswell Haswell
Launch date 1 June 2013 June 2013
Launch price (MSRP) $399 $500
Place in performance rating 1599 1600
Price now $284.99 $239.99
Processor Number i7-4770K i7-4770
Series 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 10.43 12.01
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.50 GHz 3.40 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI2 5 GT/s DMI2
Die size 177 mm 177 mm
L1 cache 256 KB 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1 MB 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 8 MB 8192 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm 22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 72 °C
Maximum core temperature 72.72°C 72.72°C
Maximum frequency 3.90 GHz 3.90 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of threads 8 8
Transistor count 1400 Million 1400 million
Unlocked

Memory

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

Device ID 0x412 0x412
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.25 GHz 1.20 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.25 GHz 1.2 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

DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3 3
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

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

DirectX 11.2/12 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.3 4.3

Compatibility

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) 84 Watt 84 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2013D PCG 2013D

Peripherals

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

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

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

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)