Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-4770
22.5Single-core23.7
24.2Multi-core25.3
23.8Gamingspec-based23.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-37706 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.6 against 24.4 for Intel Core i7-4770. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-4770 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,100
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 3,550
- 10% higher PassMark: 7,067 vs 6,412
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 77 W+8% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Bottom 8% | 1,180+7%Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 10% | 3,900+10%Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980+1%Bottom 10% | 970Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,100Bottom 9% | 4,600+12%Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 6,412Bottom 7% | 7,067+10%Bottom 9% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,070Bottom 5% | 2,170+5%Bottom 10% |
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