How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4770K scores 24.9/100. Intel Core i3-12100 wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4770K wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-12100 and the Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i3-12100 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 55 vs 25; Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 26; 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 91% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,700 vs 4,550; Lower launch price: $122 vs $339. Intel Core i7-4770K advantages: Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i3-12100 launched cheaper at $122, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-4770K.

Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i7-4770K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100

$122

Intel

Intel Core i7-4770K

$339

55.3Single-core24.8

34.2Multi-core25.7

36Gamingspec-based23.8

14 spec wins — Intel Core i3-121002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+9). 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 Intel Core i3-12100

Stronger single-core score: 55 vs 25
Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 26
400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
91% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,700 vs 4,550
Lower launch price: $122 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K

Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Announced	2022	2013
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1150
Process	10 nm+55%	22 nm
Base TDP	60 W+29%	84 W
Max turbo power	89 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+6%
Boost clock	4.3 GHz+10%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+400%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-4770K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	1,400 MHz	1,250 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-4770K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,050+72%Top 49%	1,190Bottom 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,700+65%Bottom 33%	4,050Bottom 14%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,680+66%Top 47%	1,010Bottom 11%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,700+91%Bottom 29%	4,550Bottom 11%
PassMark	14,000+75%Bottom 24%	8,000Bottom 11%

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