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
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4770K Name AMD A10-6790K
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.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
 
 

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.
160 Shaders 384
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
22 nm Technology 32 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 6
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
7.5 Generation 5
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8670D
 
 

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 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC No
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 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.
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
292 $ Release price 110 $
Haswell S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 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 FM2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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