Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core i7-6700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Core i7-6700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 6000
4 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4770 Name Intel Core i7-6700
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-6700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 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 Intel Core i7-6700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
160 Shaders 192
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 9
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 DDR4-2133
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Core i7-6700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
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
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
280 $ Release price 350 $
Haswell S Architecture Skylake S
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 LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
15655
15655
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
14302
14302

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4921
4921
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4415
4415

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4519
4519
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3813
3813

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4009
4009
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3740
3740

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3915
3915
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3251
3251

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3801
3801
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3367
3367

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2094
2094
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2003
2003

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1774
1774
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1349
1349

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1291
1291
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1102
1102

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1071
1071
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
969
969

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
816
816
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
690
690

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
473
473
Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
409.7
409.7

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
406
406
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
355
355

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
171
171
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
141
141

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
75
75
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
64
64