Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2

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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 Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-4770K Name Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

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 Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is 3.5 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 6x
8 Threads 12
 
 

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 Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units --
Q2/2013 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
160 Shaders --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
7.5 Generation --
-- 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 VP9 --
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 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 59.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 130 W watts.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 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 Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
292 $ Release price 570 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
18570
18570
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
14700
14700

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
5221
5221
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3715
3715

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3946
3946
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3824
3824

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3240
3240

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2719
2719
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2027
2027

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2053
2053
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1769
1769

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1165
1165
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
784
784

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1065
1065
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
709
709

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
477
477
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v2
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
403.8
403.8