Intel Core i7-4770S vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4770S or Intel Core i7-4770S – 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 i7-4770S 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 i7-4770S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
4 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4770S Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770S is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770S 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 Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
160 Shaders --
Q2/2013 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
7.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 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.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 51.2 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, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770S 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 Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
280 $ Release price 215 $
Haswell S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
18267
18267
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
6610
6610

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
9704
9704
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4310
4310

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6992
6992
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3310
3310

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6822
6822
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3704
3704

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6325
6325
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3047
3047

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
4083
4083
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1886
1886

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1605
1605
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1102
1102

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1301
1301
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
961
961

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1245
1245
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
914
914