Intel Core i7-3770 vs Core i7-4770S

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Combined performance score

i7-4770S
4.40
+5.5%

Core i7-4770S outperforms Core i7-3770 by 6% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

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

Place in performance ranking12391280
Place by popularitynot in top-10011
Value for money1.452.97
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2013 (10 years old)29 April 2012 (11 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$329$324
Current price$178 (0.5x MSRP)$83 (0.3x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3770 has 105% better value for money than i7-4770S.

Technical specs

Core i7-4770S and Core i7-3770 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 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
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 size177 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C67 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770S and Core i7-3770 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

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

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+no data
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

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

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

Virtualization technologies

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

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

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

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770S and Core i7-3770 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4770S and Core i7-3770 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

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

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-4770S 4.40
+5.5%
i7-3770 4.17

Core i7-4770S outperforms Core i7-3770 by 6% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-4770S 6763
+5.5%
i7-3770 6409

Core i7-4770S outperforms Core i7-3770 by 6% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4770S 1152
+71.7%
i7-3770 671

Core i7-4770S outperforms Core i7-3770 by 72% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4770S 3589
+56%
i7-3770 2300

Core i7-4770S outperforms Core i7-3770 by 56% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i7-4770S 7800
i7-3770 8370
+7.3%

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i7-4770S by 7% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.40 4.17
Integrated graphics card 1.83 1.17
Recency 2 June 2013 29 April 2012
Cost $329 $324
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 77 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-4770S and Core i7-3770. The differences in performance seem too small.


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