Intel Core i7-4770S vs Intel Core i7-8559U

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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 Intel Core i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 8000U
4 Generation 8
Intel Core i7-4770S Name Intel Core i7-8559U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
None None 3.2 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
20 Execution units 48
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
160 Shaders 384
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
7.5 Generation 9.5
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 28 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
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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 Intel Core i7-8559U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2018
280 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1528
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Haswell S Architecture Coffee Lake U