Intel Core i7-4770K vs AMD A10-6790K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4770K or Intel Core i7-4770K – 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 i7-4770K 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 i7-4770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD A10-6790K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-6790K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A10-6000
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-4770K Name AMD A10-6790K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The AMD A10-6790K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-6790K is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770K 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 A10-6790K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-6790K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8670D, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 6
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8670D
160 Shaders 384
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
7.5 Generation 5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 100 W watts.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770K 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 A10-6790K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2013
292 $ Release price 110 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Haswell S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
14700
14700
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
6114
6114

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
7120
7120
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
4724
4724

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3813
3813
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
2140
2140

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3715
3715
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
1419
1419

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
988
988
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
522
522

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
709
709
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
260
260

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
141
141
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
69
69