Intel Core i7-3770K vs Core i7-4790S

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Combined performance score

i7-4790S
4.56
+8.3%

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 8% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12051269
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money1.351.58
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)Intel Core i7 (Desktop)
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 May 2014 (9 years old)29 April 2012 (11 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$294
Current price$206 (0.7x MSRP)$148 (0.5x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3770K has 17% better value for money than i7-4790S.

Technical specs

Core i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K 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 speed3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C67 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K 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 i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K. 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 i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K 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 i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K. 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 i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K 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 i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K 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 i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790S and Core i7-3770K.

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.

i7-4790S 4.56
+8.3%
i7-3770K 4.21

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 8% 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%

i7-4790S 7003
+8.3%
i7-3770K 6466

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 8% 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%

i7-4790S 1201
+70.1%
i7-3770K 706

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 70% 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%

i7-4790S 3761
+52.5%
i7-3770K 2467

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 52% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i7-4790S 5566
+0.5%
i7-3770K 5536

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 1% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i7-4790S 21072
i7-3770K 22190
+5.3%

Core i7-3770K outperforms Core i7-4790S by 5% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i7-4790S 8
+1%
i7-3770K 8

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 1% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i7-4790S 1.72
+4.2%
i7-3770K 1.65

Core i7-4790S outperforms Core i7-3770K by 4% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.56 4.21
Integrated graphics card 1.83 1.17
Recency 1 May 2014 29 April 2012
Cost $303 $294
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 77 Watt

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