Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core i9-10900T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-4770 or Intel Core i7-4770 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-4770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i9-10900T features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4770 Name Intel Core i9-10900T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
4 Generation 10
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i9-10900T has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900T is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
8 Threads 20
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 10
4x Cores 10x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-10900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10900T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
20 Execution units 24
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 84 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-10900T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Comet Lake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
280 $ Release price 439 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
15149
15149
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7066
7066

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
8743
8743
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3367
3367

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
7476
7476
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3740
3740

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
4768
4768
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1349
1349

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
690
690

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
1710
1710
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1102
1102

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
1279
1279
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
914
914

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
469
469
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
355
355

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
201
201
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
141
141