Intel Core i7 4930K vs 4770 |
Released July, 2013
Intel Core i7 4930K
- 3.4 GHz
- Hexa core
- Unlocked
9.4 Out of 10
Reasons to buy the Intel Core i7 4930K
 | Is unlocked Yes | | Significantly more l3 cache 12 MB |
| | More l2 cache 2 MB | | Supports more RAM 65,536 MB |
by hassan-mujtaba (Aug, 2013)The new processors are going to based on a 22nm process and a new tri-gate architecture that will take overall performance and efficiency to the next level.
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Released June, 2013
Intel Core i7 4770
- 3.4 GHz
- Quad core
8.6 Out of 10
Reasons to buy the 4770
| | Has a built-in GPU Yes | | Significantly lower typical power consumption 68.25W |
| | Supports trusted computing Yes | | Significantly higher Maximum Operating Temperature 72.72 °C |
by Shawn-Baker (Jun, 2013)Overclocking as you'd expect brings with it a performance boost and we look forward to gaining even more MHz off the CPU in the coming weeks as we use the platform more and more, and hence become better skilled at overclocking the new Haswell chips.
CPUBoss Review Our evaluation of 4930K vs 4770
Performance | |
Benchmark performance using all cores | |
| Passmark | |
Single-core Performance | |
Individual core benchmark performance | |
| Passmark (Single Core) | |
Overclocking | |
How much speed can you get out of the processor? | |
| Passmark (Overclocked), Unlocked, Maximum Overclocked Clock Speed (Air) and 1 more | |
Value | |
Are you paying a premium for performance? | |
| Performance Per Dollar | |
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Differences What are the advantages of each
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| Is unlocked | Yes | vs | No | Somewhat common; An unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking | |||
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| Significantly more l3 cache | 12 MB | vs | 8 MB | 50% more l3 cache; more data can be stored in the l3 cache for quick access later | |||
| More l2 cache | 2 MB | vs | 1 MB | 2x more l2 cache; more data can be stored in the l2 cache for quick access later | |||
| Supports more RAM | 65,536 MB | vs | 32,768 MB | Supports 2x more RAM | |||
| More threads | 12 | vs | 8 | 4 more threads | |||
| More cores | 6 | vs | 4 | 2 more cores; run more applications at once | |||
| Much better PassMark (Overclocked) score | 8,128.1 | vs | 3,086.9 | Around 2.8x better PassMark (Overclocked) score | |||
| Significantly better PassMark score | 13,204 | vs | 9,523 | Around 40% better PassMark score | |||
| Better overclocked clock speed (Air) | 4.61 GHz | vs | 3.87 GHz | Around 20% better overclocked clock speed (Air) | |||
| Slightly more l2 cache per core | 0.33 MB/core | vs | 0.25 MB/core | Around 35% more l2 cache per core | |||
| Better overclocked clock speed (Water) | 4.68 GHz | vs | 4.22 GHz | More than 10% better overclocked clock speed (Water) | |||
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| Has a built-in GPU | Yes | vs | No | Somewhat common; A separate graphics adapter is not required | |||
| Significantly lower typical power consumption | 68.25W | vs | 105.63W | More than 35% lower typical power consumption | |||
| Supports trusted computing | Yes | vs | No | Somewhat common; Allows for safer, more reliable computing | |||
| Significantly higher Maximum Operating Temperature | 72.72 °C | vs | 66.8 °C | Around 10% higher Maximum Operating Temperature | |||
| Better performance per dollar | 4.07 pt/$ | vs | 3.31 pt/$ | Around 25% better performance per dollar | |||
| Significantly lower annual commercial energy cost | 73.58 $/year | vs | 113.88 $/year | More than 35% lower annual commercial energy cost | |||
| Significantly lower annual home energy cost | 20.24 $/year | vs | 31.32 $/year | More than 35% lower annual home energy cost | |||
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Benchmarks Real world tests of Core i7 4930K vs 4770
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Specifications Full list of technical specs
summary | Core i7 4930K | vs | 4770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock speed | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz | |
| Turbo clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz | |
| Cores | Hexa core | Quad core | |
| Is unlocked | Yes | No | |
| Is hyperthreaded | Yes | Yes | |
features | |||
| Has a NX bit | Yes | Yes | |
| Supports trusted computing | No | Yes | |
| Has vitualization support | Yes | Yes | |
| Instruction-set-extensions | |||
| MMX | |||
| SSE | |||
| SSE4.2 | |||
| AVX | |||
| SSE3 | |||
| SSE2 | |||
| Supplemental SSE3 | |||
| SSE4.1 | |||
| SSE4 | |||
| AVX 2.0 | |||
| AES | |||
| Supports dynamic frequency scaling | Yes | Yes | |
gpu | |||
| GPU | None | GPU | |
| Label | N/A | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
| Number of displays supported | N/A | 3 | |
| GPU clock speed | N/A | 350 MHz | |
| Turbo clock speed | N/A | 1,200 MHz | |
memory controller | |||
| Memory controller | Built-in | Built-in | |
| Memory type | |||
| DDR3-1866 | |||
| DDR3-1600 | |||
| DDR3-1333 | |||
| Channels | Quad Channel | Dual Channel | |
| Supports ECC | No | No | |
| Maximum bandwidth | 59,733.32 MB/s | 25,600 MB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 65,536 MB | 32,768 MB | |
details | Core i7 4930K | vs | 4770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 | |
| Threads | 12 | 8 | |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 1 MB | |
| L2 cache per core | 0.33 MB/core | 0.25 MB/core | |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 8 MB | |
| L3 cache per core | 2 MB/core | 2 MB/core | |
| Manufacture process | 22 nms | 22 nms | |
| Max CPUs | 1 | 1 | |
| Operating temperature | Unknown - 66.8°C | Unknown - 72.72°C | |
overclocking | |||
| Overclocked clock speed | 4.61 GHz | 3.87 GHz | |
| Overclocked clock speed (Water) | 4.68 GHz | 4.22 GHz | |
| PassMark (Overclocked) | 8,128.1 | 3,086.9 | |
| Overclocked clock speed (Air) | 4.61 GHz | 3.87 GHz | |
power consumption | |||
| TDP | 130W | 84W | |
| Annual home energy cost | 31.32 $/year | 20.24 $/year | |
| Annual commercial energy cost | 113.88 $/year | 73.58 $/year | |
| Performance per watt | 15.12 pt/W | 15.02 pt/W | |
| Typical power consumption | 105.63W | 68.25W | |
bus | |||
| Architecture | DMI | DMI | |
| Number of links | 1 | 0 | |
| Transfer rate | 5,000 MT/s | 5,000 MT/s | |
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