Core i7-4770 vs Core i9-7980XE

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	269	1240
Place by popularity	not in top-100	68
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	7.94	1.67
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core i9	no data
Architecture codename	Skylake (server) (2017−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date	30 May 2017 (7 years ago)	2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,999	$500
Current price	$993 (0.5x MSRP)	$55 (0.1x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7980XE has 375% better value for money than i7-4770.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 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 cores	18 (Octadeca-Core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	36	8
Base clock speed	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed	4.4 GHz	3.9 GHz
Bus support	4 × 8 GT/s	no data
L1 cache	1.125 MB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	18 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	24.75 MB (shared)	8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	22 nm
Die size	484 mm2	177 mm2
Maximum core temperature	94 °C	73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	72 °C
Number of transistors	no data	1,400 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	-
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	FCLGA2066	FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)	165 Watt	84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	no data	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
My WiFi	no data	+
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	+
TSX	+	-
Idle States	no data	+
Thermal Monitoring	no data	+
SIPP	no data	+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	+	no data
FDI	no data	+
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR3
Maximum memory size	128 GB	32 GB
Max memory channels	4	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	85 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support	-	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	N/A	Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory	no data	2 GB
Quick Sync Video	no data	+
Clear Video HD	no data	+
Graphics max frequency	no data	1.2 GHz
InTru 3D	no data	+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported	no data	3
eDP	no data	+
DisplayPort	no data	+
HDMI	no data	+
DVI	no data	+
VGA	no data	+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	no data	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP	no data	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort	no data	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA	no data	1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX	no data	11.2/12
OpenGL	no data	4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-4770.

PCIe version	3.0	Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes	44	16

Synthetic benchmark performance

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

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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.

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Core i7-4770 by 327% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	19.48	4.56
Recency	30 May 2017	2 June 2013
Physical cores	18	4
Threads	36	8
Cost	$1999	$500
Chip lithography	14 nm	22 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	165 Watt	84 Watt

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