i5-11600KF vs i7-4770

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4770
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.62
Core i5-11600KF
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.82
+177%

Core i5-11600KF outperforms Core i7-4770 by a whopping 177% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1315612
Place by popularity76not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.029.35
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$500no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXno data-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i5-11600KF.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-4770 4.62
i5-11600KF 12.82
+177%

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.

i7-4770 7063
i5-11600KF 19627
+178%

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.

i7-4770 1207
i5-11600KF 2233
+85%

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.

i7-4770 3814
i5-11600KF 8736
+129%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.62 12.82
Recency 2 June 2013 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 125 Watt

i7-4770 has 48.8% lower power consumption.

i5-11600KF, on the other hand, has a 177.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-11600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4770 in performance tests.


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