Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
24.8Single-core30.7
25.7Multi-core27
23.8Gaming25.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-6700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.8 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+6) and gaming (+2). Intel Core i7-4770K 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 i7-4770K
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 31 vs 25
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,420 vs 1,190
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,650 vs 4,050
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+8% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz+9% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,190Top 84% | 1,420+19%Top 71% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Top 84% | 4,650+15%Top 79% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,010Top 87% | 1,090+8%Top 82% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,550Top 87% | 5,000+10%Top 84% |
| PassMark | 8,000Top 85% | 8,900+11%Top 82% |
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