How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4770K scores 24.9/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 6 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4770K wins 8.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB; 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm; 23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $339. Intel Core i7-4770K advantages: 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB; 31% higher PassMark: 8,000 vs 6,100; 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,350; 20% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,550 vs 3,800.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-4770K.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i7-4770K

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-4770K

$339

26.3Single-core24.8

23.7Multi-core25.7

21.9Gaming23.8

6 spec wins — Intel Core i3-81008 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24 against 24.9 for Intel Core i7-4770K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-4770K edges ahead in Multi-core and gaming, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100

100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K

100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
31% higher PassMark: 8,000 vs 6,100
21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,350
20% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,550 vs 3,800

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Announced	2017	2013
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1150
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W+23%	84 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz+8%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-4770K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,250 MHz+14%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR3-1600
Max memory	64 GB+100%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-4770K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-4770K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200+1%	1,190
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350	4,050+21%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,010
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800	4,550+20%
PassMark	6,100	8,000+31%

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