Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core i7-8700
23.7Single-core35.3
25.6Multi-core33.3
23.8Gamingspec-based37.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-477015 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 24.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+12) and multi-core (+8). Intel Core i7-4770 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 i7-4770
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger single-core score: 35 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 26
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 83% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,400 vs 4,600
- 67% higher PassMark: 13,000 vs 7,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 65 W+23% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180Bottom 13% | 1,500+27%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900Bottom 13% | 6,400+64%Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 970Bottom 8% | 1,230+27%Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 12% | 8,400+83%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 7,800Bottom 10% | 13,000+67%Bottom 21% |
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