Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Core i7-4790K: What is the difference?
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Intel Core i7-3770K
54points
Intel Core i7-4790K
Comparison winner
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66 facts in comparison
Intel Core i7-3770K
Intel Core i7-4790K
Why is Intel Core i7-3770K better than Intel Core i7-4790K?
- 300MHz faster GPU clock speed?
650MHzvs350MHz - 11W lower TDP?
77Wvs88W
Why is Intel Core i7-4790K better than Intel Core i7-3770K?
- 14.29% faster CPU speed?
4 x 4GHzvs4 x 3.5GHz - 6.64°C higher maximum operating temperature?
74.04°Cvs67.4°C - 0.5GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4.4GHzvs3.9GHz - 25.33% higher PassMark result?
8089vs6454 - 19.31% higher PassMark result (single)?
2484vs2082 - 1 newer version of DirectX?
12vs11 - 17.
56% higher multi-core Geekbench 5 result?
3991vs3395 - 42.49% higher Cinebench R20 (multi) result?
1982vs1391
Which are the most popular comparisons?
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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Intel Pentium Silver N5000
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Price comparison
User reviews
Overall Rating
Intel Core i7-3770K
1 User reviews
Intel Core i7-3770K
10.
0/10
1 User reviews
Intel Core i7-4790K
2 User reviews
Intel Core i7-4790K
9.5/10
2 User reviews
Features
Value for money
9.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Gaming
9.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Performance
8.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Reliability
10.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Energy efficiency
9.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Performance
CPU speed
4 x 3.5GHz
4 x 4GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3.9GHz
4.4GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.25MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
2MB/core
2MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance.
(Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
577.2seconds
423.2seconds
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
2186.2seconds
1320.7seconds
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
650MHz
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1150MHz
1250MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
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Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1600MHz
1600MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
25.6GB/s
25.6GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖Intel Core i7-3770K
✖Intel Core i7-4790K
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device.
For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
uses multithreading
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
Has AES
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Has AVX
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.
SSE version
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
Has F16C
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
bits executed at a time
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has MMX
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✔Intel Core i7-4790K
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
Has TrustZone
✖Intel Core i7-3770K
✖Intel Core i7-4790K
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
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Which are the best CPUs?
i7-3770K vs i7-4790K — Just Cause 4 with GTX 1660 Benchmarks 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K Comparison
GTX 1660 with
Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz
Just Cause 4
GTX 1660 with
Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz
i7-3770K
i7-4790K
Multi-Thread Performance
9523 Pts
11183 Pts
Single-Thread Performance
2083 Pts
2530 Pts
Just Cause 4
i7-3770K vs i7-4790K in Just Cause 4 using GTX 1660 — CPU Performance comparison at Ultra, High, Medium, and Low Quality Settings with 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K resolutions
i7-3770K
i7-4790K
Ultra Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
54. |
| 1080p |
62.8 FPS |
| 1440p |
40.6 FPS |
| 1440p |
46.5 FPS |
| 2160p |
21.1 FPS |
| 2160p |
24.2 FPS |
| w1440p |
33.0 FPS |
| w1440p |
37.8 FPS |
9 FPSHigh Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
94.7 FPS |
| 1080p |
106.3 FPS |
| 1440p |
73.1 FPS |
| 1440p |
82.2 FPS |
| 2160p |
41.5 FPS |
| 2160p |
46.7 FPS |
| w1440p |
61.1 FPS |
| w1440p |
68.8 FPS |
Medium Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
134. |
