Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-4770
47.9Single-core23.7
46.8Multi-core25.6
47.4Gaming23.8
19 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 24.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+24) and gaming (+24). Intel Core i7-4770 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 i7-11700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 24
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 24
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $399
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 84 W+33% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+28% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+8% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+53%Top 46% | 1,180Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600+146%Top 42% | 3,900Top 86% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550+60%Top 42% | 970Top 91% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000+226%Top 36% | 4,600Top 85% |
| PassMark | 24,700+217%Top 39% | 7,800Top 86% |
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