i7-620M vs i7-4770R

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4770R
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
4.33
+236%

Core i7-4770R outperforms Core i7-620M by a whopping 236% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13752293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency8.403.36
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$332

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M 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 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.33 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 1.0
Bus rate5 GT/s1 × 2.5 GT/s
Multiplier3215
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm281+114 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million384 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1364BGA1288,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M. 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
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M 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 i7-620M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s17.051 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz766 MHz
Execution Units40no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770R and Core i7-620M 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 i7-620M 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 i7-620M.

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 4.33
+236%
i7-620M 1.29

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
+235%
i7-620M 1975

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 1245
+182%
i7-620M 442

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 3856
+369%
i7-620M 822

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.33 1.29
Recency 2 June 2013 7 January 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i7-4770R has a 235.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i7-620M, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4770R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-620M in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4770R is a desktop processor while Core i7-620M is a notebook one.


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