i9-10980HK vs i7-4770

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4770
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.45
Core i9-10980HK
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
10.73
+141%

Core i9-10980HK outperforms Core i7-4770 by a whopping 141% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1318721
Place by popularity76not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Comet Lake
Power efficiency5.0122.57
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Comet Lake-H (2020)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$500$583

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)16 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 i9-10980HK 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.25 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770 and Core i9-10980HK.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
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.

i7-4770 4.45
i9-10980HK 10.73
+141%

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 7062
i9-10980HK 17037
+141%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.45 10.73
Recency 2 June 2013 2 April 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 45 Watt

i9-10980HK has a 141.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4770 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4770 is a desktop processor while Core i9-10980HK is a notebook one.


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