How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4770 scores 24.5/100. Intel Core i7-3770 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4770 wins 6.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i7-3770 and the Intel Core i7-4770?

Intel Core i7-4770 advantages: 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,100; 11% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 7,000; 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 3,550.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i7-3770 or Intel Core i7-4770?

Intel Core i7-3770 launched cheaper at $294, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-4770.

Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-4770

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-4770

$303

22.5Single-core23.7

24.5Multi-core25.6

23.8Gaming23.8

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 23.7 against 24.5 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
11% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 7,000
10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 3,550

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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+4%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,100	1,180+7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,550	3,900+10%
Cinebench R23 (single)	980+1%	970
Cinebench R23 (multi)	4,100	4,600+12%
PassMark	7,000	7,800+11%

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