i5-4460S vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.07
+40.8%
Core i5-4460S
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.89

Core i7-3770K outperforms Core i5-4460S by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14111670
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.710.57
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.004.21
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)11 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$182

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3770K has 25% better value for money than i5-4460S.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C71 °C
Number of transistors0 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i5-4460S.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3770K 4.07
+40.8%
i5-4460S 2.89

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3770K 6472
+40.8%
i5-4460S 4596

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3770K 712
i5-4460S 1039
+45.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3770K 2500
i5-4460S 2810
+12.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.07 2.89
Integrated graphics card 1.18 1.84
Recency 29 April 2012 11 May 2014
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 65 Watt

i7-3770K has a 40.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

i5-4460S, on the other hand, has 55.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and 18.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4460S in performance tests.


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