i7-4770R vs i7-7920HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7920HQ
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.64
+11.3%
Core i7-4770R
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
4.17

Core i7-7920HQ outperforms Core i7-4770R by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12801381
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency9.766.07
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-H (2017)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R 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 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier3132
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size126 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data66 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R. 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® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 630Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memory64 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data40
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hz3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-7920HQ 4.64
+11.3%
i7-4770R 4.17

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.

i7-7920HQ 7367
+11.3%
i7-4770R 6620

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.

i7-7920HQ 1279
+2.5%
i7-4770R 1248

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.

i7-7920HQ 4088
+5.4%
i7-4770R 3879

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.64 4.17
Integrated graphics card 3.10 3.08
Recency 3 January 2017 2 June 2013
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i7-7920HQ has a 11.3% higher aggregate performance score, 0.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7920HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4770R in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7920HQ is a notebook processor while Core i7-4770R is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7920HQ and Core i7-4770R, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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