Intel Core i7-7700 vs Intel Core i7-4770R

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7700 and Intel Core i7-4770R 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 i7-7700

  • CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 7 month(s) later
  • Around 8% higher clock speed: 4.20 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
  • Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
  • Around 13% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2458 vs 2179
  • Around 31% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8657 vs 6620
  • Around 15% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1059 vs 921
  • Around 20% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4044 vs 3366
  • 6.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 93.066 vs 14.135
  • Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.743 vs 0.733
  • Around 31% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.298 vs 5.567
  • Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1967 vs 1868
  • Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3914 vs 3654
  • Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1967 vs 1868
  • Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3914 vs 3654
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 3 January 2017 vs June 2013
Maximum frequency 4.20 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm vs 22 nm
L3 cache 8 MB vs 6144 KB (shared)
Maximum memory size 64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2458 vs 2179
PassMark - CPU mark 8657 vs 6620
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1059 vs 921
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 4044 vs 3366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 93.066 vs 14.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.743 vs 0.733
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 7.298 vs 5.567
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1967 vs 1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 3914 vs 3654
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1967 vs 1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 3914 vs 3654

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770R

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 15.314 vs 5.912
  • Around 23% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.704 vs 3.004
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 15.314 vs 5.912
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 3.704 vs 3.004
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 6667 vs 6644
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 6667 vs 6644

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7700
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4770R

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2458
2179
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
8657
6620
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1059
921
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
4044
3366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.912
15.314
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
93.066
14.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.743
0.733
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3.004
3.704
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
7.298
5.567
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1967
1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3914
3654
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6644
6667
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1967
1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3914
3654
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6644
6667
Name Intel Core i7-7700 Intel Core i7-4770R
PassMark - Single thread mark 2458 2179
PassMark - CPU mark 8657 6620
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1059 921
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 4044 3366
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3062
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.912 15.314
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 93.066 14.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.743 0.733
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 3.004 3.704
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 7.298 5.567
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1967 1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 3914 3654
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 6644 6667
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1967 1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 3914 3654
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 6644 6667

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-7700 Intel Core i7-4770R

Essentials

Architecture codename Kaby Lake Crystal Well
Launch date 3 January 2017 June 2013
Launch price (MSRP) $303
Place in performance rating 1058 1071
Price now $309.99
Processor Number i7-7700 i7-4770R
Series 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 10.22
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.60 GHz 3.20 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3 5 GT/s DMI2
L1 cache 256 KB 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1 MB 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 8 MB 6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 66 °C
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 4.20 GHz 3.90 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of QPI Links 0 0
Number of threads 8 8
Die size 177 mm
Transistor count 1400 million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory size 64 GB 32 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s

Graphics

Device ID 0x5912 0xD22
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 200 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.15 GHz 1.30 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.15 GHz 1.3 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB 2 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630 Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics 5200
Execution Units 40
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)

Graphics interfaces

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

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz 3840x2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.5 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 32mm x 1.65mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FCBGA1364
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 65 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Anti-Theft technology

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
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® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® My WiFi technology

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)