AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core i7-4770K
62.8Single-core24.8
55.8Multi-core25.7
87.5Gamingspec-based23.8
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.9 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+38) and multi-core (+30). Intel Core i7-4770K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 25
- Stronger multi-core score: 56 vs 26
- 1100% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 8 MB
- 700% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 311% higher PassMark: 32,877 vs 8,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- 30% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026+1% | 2013 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 5 nm+77% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 84 W+30% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+15% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+1100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,523+112%Top 38% | 1,190Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,583+260%Top 34% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+62%Top 49% | 1,010Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,595+265%Top 37% | 4,550Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 32,877+311%Top 36% | 8,000Bottom 11% |
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