Celeron G4950 vs i7-7700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700K
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
6.07
+255%
Celeron G4950
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 54 Watt
1.71

Core i7-7700K outperforms Celeron G4950 by a whopping 255% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10862041
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.495.37
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Celeron
Power efficiency6.313.00
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$52

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Celeron G4950 has 260% better value for money than i7-7700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 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)
Threads82
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier42no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt54 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950. 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++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 610
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700K and Celeron G4950.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i7-7700K 6.07
+255%
Celeron G4950 1.71

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.

i7-7700K 9645
+255%
Celeron G4950 2714

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.07 1.71
Integrated graphics card 3.10 1.89
Recency 3 January 2017 23 April 2019
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 54 Watt

i7-7700K has a 255% higher aggregate performance score, 64% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Celeron G4950, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 68.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G4950 in performance tests.


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