Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-12700TE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4770K or Intel Core i7-4770K – 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 i7-4770K 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 i7-4770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 12000
4 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4770K Name Intel Core i7-12700TE
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
8 Threads 20
4x Cores None
None None 1.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 1.4 GHz
None None 4.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 3.4 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.5 GHz Frequency None
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770K 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 i7-12700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
160 Shaders 256
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2021
22 nm Technology 10 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 32
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
7.5 Generation 11
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
None TDP (PL2) 99 W
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770K 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 i7-12700TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2022
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, AVX2+
22 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
292 $ Release price 344 $
Haswell S Architecture Alder Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1700
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
11080
11080
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3946
3946

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
10689
10689
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3715
3715

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
2354
2354
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1165
1165