Intel Core i7-4770 vs AMD FX-8300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-4770 or Intel Core i7-4770 – 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 i7-4770 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 i7-4770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD FX-8300 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD FX-8000
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4770 Name AMD FX-8300
Intel Core i7 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The AMD FX-8300 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8300 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-8300 does not have integrated graphics.
160 Shaders --
Q2/2013 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
7.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
 
 

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.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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
Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 84 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 95 W watts.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
280 $ Release price --
Haswell S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
8.0 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 1150 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
14302
14302
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
10892
10892

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8844
8844
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7066
7066

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3813
3813
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2144
2144

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3367
3367
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2311
2311

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2003
2003
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1289
1289

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1349
1349
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1088
1088

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
914
914
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
517
517

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
690
690
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
649
649

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
391
391
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
217
217

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
355
355
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
180
180

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
141
141
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
96
96

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8.3
8.3
AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6.8
6.8