Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-4770K
22.5Single-core24.8
24.5Multi-core25.7
23.8Gaming23.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-37709 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7 against 24.9 for Intel Core i7-4770K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-4770K 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
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,550
- 14% higher PassMark: 8,000 vs 7,000
- 11% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,550 vs 4,100
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 77 W+8% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| 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 i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,250 MHz+9% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Top 91% | 1,190+8%Top 84% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 88% | 4,050+14%Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Top 88% | 1,010+3%Top 87% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,100Top 89% | 4,550+11%Top 87% |
| PassMark | 7,000Top 88% | 8,000+14%Top 85% |
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