How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4790 scores 25.9/100. Intel Core i7-3770 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4790 wins 8.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i7-3770 and the Intel Core i7-4790?

Intel Core i7-4790 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 27 vs 23; 19% higher PassMark: 8,300 vs 7,000; 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,550; 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,230 vs 1,100; 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,100.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i7-3770 or Intel Core i7-4790?

Intel Core i7-3770 launched cheaper at $294, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-4790.

Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-4790

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-4790

$303

22.5Single-core27.2

24.5Multi-core25.9

23.8Gaming24.4

1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-37708 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-4790 wins this desktop processor face-off, 25.9 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+5) and Multi-core (+1). Intel Core i7-3770 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 i7-3770

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790

Stronger Single-core score: 27 vs 23
19% higher PassMark: 8,300 vs 7,000
14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,550
12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,230 vs 1,100
12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4790
Announced	2012	2014
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 i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4790
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Boost clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4790
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 i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4790
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 i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4790
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-4790
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,100Top 91%	1,230+12%Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,550Top 88%	4,050+14%Top 84%
Cinebench R23 (single)	980Top 88%	—
Cinebench R23 (multi)	4,100Top 89%	4,600+12%Top 85%
PassMark	7,000Top 88%	8,300+19%Top 84%

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