i7-4770TE vs i7-3770S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770S
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
3.89
+23.9%
Core i7-4770TE
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.14

Core i7-3770S outperforms Core i7-4770TE by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14561624
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.58no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.666.60
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$330no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA11551150
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD 4600
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE.

PCIe version3.03.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3770S 3.89
+23.9%
i7-4770TE 3.14

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3770S 6182
+24.1%
i7-4770TE 4983

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.89 3.14
Recency 29 April 2012 2 June 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

i7-3770S has a 23.9% higher aggregate performance score.

i7-4770TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770S is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4770TE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770S and Core i7-4770TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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