Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
22.5Single-core29.7
24.5Multi-core27.2
23.8Gaming26.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-377010 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4790K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.9 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+7) and gaming (+3). 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
- 12% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 27 vs 24
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 3,550
- 28% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 5,250 vs 4,100
- 27% higher PassMark: 8,900 vs 7,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 77 W+12% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Top 91% | 1,350+23%Top 76% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 88% | 4,600+30%Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Top 88% | 1,100+12%Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,100Top 89% | 5,250+28%Top 83% |
| PassMark | 7,000Top 88% | 8,900+27%Top 82% |
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