Intel Core i3-7100 vs Intel Core i7-4770S

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-7100 or Intel Core i3-7100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-7100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4770S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4770S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 4000
7 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7100 Name Intel Core i7-4770S
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100 is 3.9 GHz
The Intel Core i7-4770S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770S is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
None None 3.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4770S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
192 Shaders 160
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2013
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 20
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 7.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4770S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 280 $
Kaby Lake S Architecture Haswell S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3704
3704
Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2436
2436

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3310
3310
Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2076
2076

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1886
1886
Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1104
1104

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1225
1225
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1102
1102