Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4770K and the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-4770K 4 core processor released in Q2/2013 with the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 which has 15 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014. |
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Intel Core i7 (300) | Family | Intel Xeon E7 (20) |
Intel Core i 4000 (64) | CPU group | Intel Xeon E7 v2 (20) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Haswell S | Architecture | Ivy Bridge EX |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Core i7-3770K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-6700K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4770K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 clocks with 2.30 GHz (2.90 GHz), has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-4770K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 |
4 | Cores | 15 |
8 | Threads | 30 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.90 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.90 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
20 | Compute units | -- |
160 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-4770K, while the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 supports a maximum of 1536 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4770K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 1536 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4770K has a TDP of 84 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-4770K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 |
84 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4770K has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is at 30.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4770K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 |
22 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 1150 | Socket | LGA 2011 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
292 $ | Release price | 3200 $ |
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Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 |
Unknown | Unknown |