Intel Core i7-9700 vs Intel Core i7-4770K

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Performance
Core i7-970058% better
13,93938% of 36,991
Core i7-4770K
8,80424% of 36,991

The Core i7-9700 has 58% better performance than the Core i7-4770K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-970066% better
41.8634% of 121.53
Core i7-4770K
25.1521% of 121.53

The Core i7-9700 has 66% better value for the money than the Core i7-4770K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-9700 CPU

The Intel Core i7-9700 is an end-of-life 8-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2019 with a suggested retail price of $333. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake Refresh microarchitecture. The i7-9700 is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-9700 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-9700 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-9700 features 8 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-9700 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-9700 has the 157th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 37.68% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 13,939 score and $333 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.86. This is the 69th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-4770K CPU

The Intel Core i7-4770K is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013 with a suggested retail price of $350. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The i7-4770K is compatible with Intel Socket 1150 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-4770K supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-4770K has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-4770K features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-4770K includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-4770K has the 283rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 23.80% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,804 score and $350 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 25.15. This is the 145th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Core i7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2019Q2 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$333$350
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-970058% better
13,93938% of 36,991
Core i7-4770K
8,80424% of 36,991

The Core i7-9700 has 58% better performance than the Core i7-4770K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-9700 is ranked 157th with a score of 13,939, and the Core i7-4770K is ranked 283rd with a score of 8,804.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-970066% better
41.8634% of 121.53
Core i7-4770K
25.1521% of 121.53

The Core i7-9700 has 66% better value for the money than the Core i7-4770K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-9700 is ranked 69th with a performance per dollar of 41.86, and the Core i7-4770K is ranked 145th with a performance per dollar of 25.15.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-9700K14,657+5%
Ryzen 7 270013,959+0%
Core i7-970013,939
Ryzen 7 1800X13,782-1%
Core i7-870013,310-5%
Core i7-3770K9,216.5-34%
Core i7-47909,133-34%
Core i7-4770K8,804-37%
Core i3-9100F8,742-37%
Core i7-4790S8,643-38%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-9700 or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-11700K43.42+4%
Core i5-8600K42.15+1%
Core i7-970041.86
Core i5-850041.36-1%
Core i7-8700K41.13-2%
Core i7-2600K26.9-36%
Core i5-6600T25.38-39%
Core i7-4770K25.15-40%
Core i7-5700HQ21.38-49%
Core i9-9900T9.65-77%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
13,939
(+58.33%)
8,804
3DMark Time Spy CPU
6,867
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,254
(+62.86%)
770
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
199
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
6,201
(+51.65%)
4,089
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,570
(+22.27%)
1,284
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
13,192
(+85.1%)
7,127
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,749
(+27.09%)
2,163
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors--1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
SeriesCore i7Core i7
MicroarchitectureCoffee Lake RefreshHaswell
CodenameCoffee LakeHaswell
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
Cores84
Threads88
Clock Speed3.0 GHz3.5 GHz
Turbo Clock4.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier30.0x35.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache12 MB8 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
SocketIntel Socket 1151Intel Socket 1150
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W84 W
Tcase Max72 °C72 °C
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-9700Core i7-4770K
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630Intel HD 4600
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, HTT, AES-NI, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.