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Intel Core i7 4770R Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£270
Avg. price in US: ~$390
PassMark benchmark result: 6561
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.9 GHz

Intel Core i7 4770R review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.2

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4.2

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3.2
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
3.4
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.4
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
4.3
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.8
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
2.2
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
2.3
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
2.8
CPU threads
15.0%
1.8
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i7-4770R is a 4th-generation Haswell desktop processor designed for all-in-one and small-form-factor systems, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a base frequency of 3.20 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.90 GHz. A standout characteristic is its integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which includes 128MB of dedicated eDRAM to significantly enhance graphical performance compared to standard HD graphics. Major pros include its relatively low 65W TDP for efficient power consumption and solid multi-threaded performance for everyday productivity. However, notable cons include its non-standard FCBGA1364 socket, which makes it non-upgradable for typical DIY desktop users, and its limitation to older DDR3/DDR3L memory standards.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 4770R

Overall score

4.2

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Popularity

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Platform

6.9

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

4.0

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

3.8

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

4.3

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

7.1

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

4.9

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i7 4770R vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i7 4770R better than the average processor?

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Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i7 4770R supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i7 4770R supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i7 4770R supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.

Why is Intel Core i7 4770R worse than the average processor?

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7 year/s older release date
Intel Core i7 4770R has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
June 2013
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i7 4770R supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
Older CPU socket
Intel Core i7 4770R uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,364 vs FP2).
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4770R has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
9.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
17.1% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,220 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
13.1% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,157 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
37.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,561 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
20.7% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,802 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
46.1% larger die size
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher die size than the average processor (260 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
60% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i7 4770R has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i7 4770R has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i7 4770R uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
33.3% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
65.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i7 4770R has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
25% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i7 4770R uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4770R supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
50% less memory capacity
Intel Core i7 4770R has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
42.9% lower GPU clock speed
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (200 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
44.4% higher base power
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i7 4770R does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
44.4% higher TDP
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
20 seconds shorter turbo duration
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (8 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4770R has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i7 4770R has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
9.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
46.1% larger die size
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher die size than the average processor (260 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <150 mm²
Intel Core i7 4770R has a higher die size than the average processor (260 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².260 mm² vs 178 mm²
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4770R supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: DDR5
Intel Core i7 4770R supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >75 GB/s
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=4800 MHz
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.1600 MHz vs 2933 MHz
17.1% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,220 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core i7 4770R has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,220 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,220 vs 1,471

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What customers like about Intel Core i7 4770R?

Powerful integrated graphics: Features Iris Pro 5200 with 128MB eDRAM, offering roughly double the graphical performance of the standard i7-4770
Efficient multi-threading: Equipped with 4 cores and 8 threads, making it capable of handling multitasking and productivity well
Good power-to-performance ratio: Operates at a lower 65W TDP compared to the 84W of standard desktop versions while maintaining high processing speeds
Solid single-threaded performance: Benchmarks highly for its generation, performing nearly as well as the high-end i7-4770K in single-thread tasks
Compact system suitability: Ideal for premium small-form-factor (SFF) systems and all-in-one (AIO) PCs due to its BGA packaging

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 4770R?

Limited availability: The processor is BGA (soldered) and pre-packaged in systems, meaning it cannot be purchased separately for custom retail builds
Thermal challenges: Users and reviewers note that the compact systems it is typically found in can struggle to keep this high-performance chip cool
No overclocking support: Features a locked multiplier, preventing performance tuning available in 'K' series chips
Socket incompatibility: Uses the FCBGA1364 socket, making it incompatible with standard LGA1150 consumer motherboards
DDR3 limitation: Restricted to older DDR3 memory, which is less efficient and slower than modern DDR4 or DDR5 standards
Outdated architecture: Lacks support for many modern instruction sets and features required by the latest high-end games and software

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Intel 4th Generation Core: Core i7-4770K (Including technical analysis of the i7-4770R and its Iris Pro GPU)

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