Intel Xeon X3440 vs Intel Core i7-4770

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon X3440 or Intel Xeon X3440 – 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 Xeon X3440 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Xeon X series.
To use the Intel Xeon X3440, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4770 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 i7-4770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Xeon X Group Intel Core i 4000
0 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon X3440 Name Intel Core i7-4770
Intel Xeon X Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon X3440 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon X3440 is 2.53 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
2.93 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
2.53 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon X3440 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770 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.
-- Shaders 160
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 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 21.3 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-800 Memory type
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 84 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon X3440 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2009 Release date Q2/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
45 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
230 $ Release price 280 $
Lynnfield Architecture Haswell S
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1150
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
14302
14302
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
7107
7107

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4415
4415
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2256
2256

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
1873
1873

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3740
3740
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2136
2136

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2763
2763

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2003
2003
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
1219
1219

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1349
1349
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
885
885

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1102
1102
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
569
569

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
969
969
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
457
457

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
914
914
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
668
668

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
690
690
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
416
416

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
355
355
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
178
178

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
141
141
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
86
86