i7-3910K vs i7-4770TE

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1624not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.60no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)24 July 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K 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 speed2.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm2435 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C67 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million2,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K 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
Socket11502011
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4600no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770TE and Core i7-3910K.

PCIe version3.03.0

Pros & cons summary


Recency 2 June 2013 24 July 2013
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 130 Watt

i7-4770TE has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 188.9% lower power consumption.

i7-3910K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

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