i7-4710HQ vs i7-3770T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770T
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.49
Core i7-4710HQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.55
+1.7%

Core i7-4710HQ outperforms Core i7-3770T by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15471531
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.38no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency7.207.02
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Crystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$330$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2264 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
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
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ.

PCIe version3.03
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-3770T 3.49
i7-4710HQ 3.55
+1.7%

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.

i7-3770T 5444
i7-4710HQ 5534
+1.7%

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.

i7-3770T 597
i7-4710HQ 1013
+69.7%

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.

i7-3770T 1917
i7-4710HQ 3085
+60.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 3.55
Integrated graphics card 1.18 1.84
Recency 29 April 2012 1 April 2014
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 47 Watt

i7-3770T has 4.4% lower power consumption.

i7-4710HQ, on the other hand, has a 1.7% higher aggregate performance score, 55.9% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4710HQ.

Note that Core i7-3770T is a desktop processor while Core i7-4710HQ is a notebook one.


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