i5-3427U vs i7-4770R

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4770R
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
4.17
+196%
Core i5-3427U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.41

Core i7-4770R outperforms Core i5-3427U by a whopping 196% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13932215
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency6.077.84
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3/L/-RS 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
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.15 GHz
Execution Units40no data
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA+no data
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i5-3427U.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i7-4770R 4.17
+196%
i5-3427U 1.41

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.

i7-4770R 6620
+195%
i5-3427U 2243

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.

i7-4770R 1248
+187%
i5-3427U 435

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.

i7-4770R 3879
+338%
i5-3427U 886

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.17 1.41
Integrated graphics card 3.07 1.18
Recency 2 June 2013 1 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

i7-4770R has a 195.7% higher aggregate performance score, 160.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-3427U, on the other hand, has 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4770R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3427U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4770R is a desktop processor while Core i5-3427U is a notebook one.


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