Intel Core i7-4770 vs Intel Core i7-5775C

The Intel Core i7-4770 was introduced in 2013 for the general desktop market, while the Intel Core i7-5775C appeared in 2015 specifically for enthusiasts.

The Intel Core i7-4770 is based on the Haswell S architecture and is produced using the 22-nanometer process. In comparison, the Intel Core i7-5775C uses the Broadwell S architecture in the more efficient 14-nanometer process. Both processors have four cores and eight threads.

The Intel Core i7-4770 is equipped with an eight-megabyte Level 3 cache, whereas the Intel Core i7-5775C has six megabytes. In benchmarks for single-core and multi-core performance, the Intel Core i7-5775C outperforms the Intel Core i7-4770 by more than ten percent in each case.

In gaming scenarios, the Intel Core i7-5775C is significantly superior to the Intel Core i7-4770 with its Intel HD Graphics 4600 thanks to the integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-5775C is 65 watts, significantly lower than the 84 watts of the Intel Core i7-4770. The Intel Core i7-5775C also offers a higher memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-4770 reaches 21 GB/s.

Both support PCIe 3.0. In terms of price, the Intel Core i7-4770 is often found cheaper on the used market, making it a solid choice for simple office computers. The Intel Core i7-5775C is recommended for compact multimedia systems due to its efficiency and strong graphics unit.