i7-960 vs i7-4771

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4771
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.66
+113%

Core i7-4771 outperforms Core i7-960 by a whopping 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4771 and Core i7-960 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13051861
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.530.14
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency5.061.54
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Bloomfield (2008−2010)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)20 October 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450$316

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-4771 has 279% better value for money than i7-960.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4771 and Core i7-960 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.46 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1333 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size177 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data68 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4771 and Core i7-960 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4771 and Core i7-960. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4771 and Core i7-960 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 i7-4771 and Core i7-960 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4771 and Core i7-960. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB24 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600N/A
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 i7-4771 and Core i7-960 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 i7-4771 and Core i7-960 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 i7-4771 and Core i7-960 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4771 and Core i7-960.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-4771 4.66
+113%
i7-960 2.19

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.

i7-4771 7137
+113%
i7-960 3347

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.

i7-4771 1218
+150%
i7-960 488

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.

i7-4771 3868
+135%
i7-960 1647

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-4771 9120
+74.4%
i7-960 5230

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.66 2.19
Recency 1 September 2013 20 October 2009
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 130 Watt

i7-4771 has a 112.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 54.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4771 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-960 in performance tests.


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