Intel Core i7-7820EQ vs Intel Core i7-4770

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Intel Core i7-7820EQ or Intel Core i7-7820EQ – 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 i7-7820EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7820EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7820EQ Name Intel Core i7-4770
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 4
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820EQ is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
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.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7820EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 20
9.5 Generation 7.5
1.0 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
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 84 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ is manufactured using a 14 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 i7-4770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2013
-- 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
Kaby Lake H Architecture Haswell S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
378 $ Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820EQ
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3741
3741
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3740
3740

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820EQ
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3561
3561
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3367
3367

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820EQ
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1161
1161
Intel Core i7-4770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1102
1102