Intel Core i7-4785T vs Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i7-4785T or Intel Core i7-4785T – 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 i7-4785T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4785T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3770K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-4785T Name Intel Core i7-3770K
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4785T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4785T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-3770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4785T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4785T 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 i7-3770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
160 Shaders 128
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
20 Execution units 16
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.0
7.5 Generation 7
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 77 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4785T 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 i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
275 $ Release price 275 $
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2012
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
14944
14944
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
10727
10727

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3782
3782
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3129
3129

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3170
3170

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2979
2979
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2527
2527

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1007
1007
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
737
737

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
672
672
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
518
518

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
116
116