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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-4785T Name Intel Core i7-3770K
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.
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking Yes
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading 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.
7.5 Generation 7
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.0
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
160 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 16
 
 

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 / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
275 $ Release price 275 $
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

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