Intel Core i7-4770HQ vs Intel Xeon E-2234

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Intel Core i7-4770HQ or Intel Core i7-4770HQ – 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 i7-4770HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4770HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2234 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2234, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Xeon E-2200
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-4770HQ Name Intel Xeon E-2234
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770HQ is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E-2234 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2234 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E-2234 does not have integrated graphics.
11.1 Direct X --
Q2/2013 Release date --
7.5 Generation --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units --
320 Shaders --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 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.
Decode VC-1 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP9 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode JPEG --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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 71 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 71 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770HQ 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 Xeon E-2234 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
434 $ Release price 190 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2019
Haswell H Architecture Coffee Lake S
BGA 1364 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB