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Core i7-4770K

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.50 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≈ Q1 2018.

Average Bench: 52.6% (721st of 1442)

Based on 27 user benchmarks.  Device: 0F8BFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
Poor: 33%Average: 52.6% Great: 79%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski

Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-4770K averaged 47.3% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 74.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 95.4Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4770K is 46.5%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-4770K performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 196Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 199Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 27 samples)
Rank 72152.6%
Min Avg Max
18.9 Memory 74.6 88.6
28.6 1-Core 95.4 128
34.2 2-Core 132 243
61.4% 101 Pts
Min Avg Max
33.3 4-Core 177 474
32.8 8-Core 199 568
24.5% 188 Pts
Min Avg Max
7.5 64-Core 196 572
12.1% 196 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
79.5% Very good
Memory 77.1
1-Core 119
2-Core 224
78% 140 Pts
4-Core 474
8-Core 462
63% 468 Pts
64-Core 449
28% 449 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
53.4% Above average
Memory 72.4
1-Core 98.8
2-Core 204
70% 125 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 209
27% 204 Pts
64-Core 195
12% 195 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
48.5% Average
Memory 81.2
1-Core 99.9
2-Core 72.5
58% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 95.6
8-Core 97.2
13% 96.4 Pts
64-Core 99.8
6% 99.8 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
47.4% Average
Memory 77.1
1-Core 101
2-Core 93.1
59% 90.5 Pts
4-Core 104
8-Core 110
14% 107 Pts
64-Core 98.9
6% 98.9 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
44.6% Average
Memory 73.5
1-Core 108
2-Core 68.6
57% 83.2 Pts
4-Core 94.1
8-Core 93.3
13% 93.7 Pts
64-Core 86.9
5% 86.9 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
41.8% Average
Memory 67.9
1-Core 105
2-Core 102
58% 91.7 Pts
4-Core 92.4
8-Core 100
13% 96.2 Pts
64-Core 102
6% 102 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
12.3% Very poor
Memory 18.9
1-Core 28.6
2-Core 34.2
17% 27.2 Pts
4-Core 33.3
8-Core 32.8
4% 33 Pts
64-Core 7.5
0% 7.5 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-4770K Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'13
Processor Numberi7-4770K
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$339.00 - $350.00
Clock Speed3.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.90 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP84 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.25 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express RevisionUp to 3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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