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Avg. price: ~£35
PassMark benchmark result: 5798
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.7 GHz

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

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2.9
Gaming
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30.0%
2.8
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.3
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
3.7
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
2.1
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
1.8
Video editing
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45.0%
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20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
2.8
CPU threads
15.0%
2.1
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The Intel Core i7-4770T is a 4th Generation Haswell-based desktop processor designed for the LGA1150 socket, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and an 8 MB Intel Smart Cache. It operates at a base frequency of 2.50 GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.70 GHz, integrated with Intel HD Graphics 4600 and support for up to 32 GB of dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory. Its primary advantage is its low-power 45W Thermal Design Power (TDP), making it highly efficient for compact builds or silent systems requiring minimal cooling. However, its lower clock speeds compared to standard 84W variants limit its peak performance, the multiplier is locked for overclocking, and it lacks official support for modern operating systems like Windows 11.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 4770T

Overall score

4.5

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Popularity

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Platform

7.5

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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

3.7

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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

4.1

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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

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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

6.2

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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

6.9

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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

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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 4770T vs the average processor

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

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Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
76.7% more popular
Intel Core i7 4770T is more popular than the average processor (1.77 vs 1.000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i7 4770T is more popular than the average processor (1.77 vs 1.000).1.77 vs 1
7.14x cheaper
Intel Core i7 4770T is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
Intel Core i7 4770T is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 4770T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i7 4770T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 4770T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i7 4770T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.

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

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7 year/s older release date
Intel Core i7 4770T has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
June 2013
22.9% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,915 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
75% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,196 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
14% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4770T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
18.7% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,196 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
45% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,798 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i7 4770T 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.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
60% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T 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.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i7 4770T uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
33.3% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i7 4770T has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i7 4770T uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4770T supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T 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 4770T has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i7 4770T does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T 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
75% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,196 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,196 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,196 vs 4,793
22.9% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,915 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,915 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,915 vs 2,483
14% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 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 4770T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4
18.7% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4770T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,196 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 4770T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,196 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,196 vs 1,471
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4770T 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 4770T 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

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What customers like about Intel Core i7 4770T?

High energy efficiency with a low 45W TDP, ideal for small form factor (SFF) or fanless HTPC builds
Strong multi-threading performance for its age, providing roughly 90-95% of the performance of the full 84W i7-4770 at significantly lower power
Excellent thermal management, with users reporting it stays very cool (often below 50°C) under normal operation
Supports hardware virtualization (VT-x and VT-d), making it suitable for lightweight virtual machine setups
Capable of handling everyday multitasking, office work, and web browsing smoothly even in modern contexts

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 4770T?

Lower base clock speed (2.5 GHz) compared to standard i7-4770 models results in roughly 13-22% slower performance
Locked multiplier prevents overclocking, limiting performance gains for enthusiasts
Integrated HD 4600 graphics are insufficient for modern 3D gaming or high-resolution video editing
Older Haswell architecture lacks support for modern standards like DDR4 RAM or M.2 NVMe slots
Struggles with modern AAA games and high-refresh-rate gaming, often failing to maintain stable 60+ FPS in newer titles

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openbenchmarking.org

01/01/2014

Intel Core i7-4770T Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Core i7-4770T is a 4-core, 8-thread "Haswell" desktop processor designed for high-efficiency systems, operating at 2.50 GHz with a 3.70 GHz turbo and integrated HD Graphics 4600. Optimized for low power, it operates with a 45W TDP, making it ideal for small form-factor or fanless systems, and supports AES and virtualization technologies. Key pros include a strong...Read more

cpubenchmark.net

11/05/2023

Intel Core i7-4770T @ 2.50GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-4770T is a 2013 "Haswell" quad-core desktop processor designed for low-power operation, featuring a 45W TDP, 8 threads, and a 2.50 GHz base clock with 3.70 GHz boost capabilities. Key advantages include its high energy efficiency compared to standard models, making it ideal for compact PCs (SFF) and HTPCs, while still supporting AVX2 and integrated HD Graphics...Read more

cpu.userbenchmark.com

30/03/2026

Intel Core i7-4770T - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i7-4770T is a 4th-generation "Haswell" desktop processor with a 45W TDP, optimized for energy-efficient, compact systems. Featuring 4 cores/8 threads, it delivers consistent performance at 2.5 GHz base to 3.7 GHz boost, though it trails the standard i7-4770 by roughly 22% in multi-threaded tasks. Pros include exceptional power efficiency, low heat generation, and...Read more

pcmag.com

16/08/2013

Polywell B8500 Review

The Polywell B8500 is a high-performance, small-form-factor (SFF) desktop aimed at space-constrained businesses, featuring a 4th-gen Intel Core i7-4770T, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It earns praise for its exceptional multimedia capabilities, fast processing speeds in benchmarks like Handbrake, and a wide array of ports supporting triple-monitor setups via HDMI, VGA, and DVI. However,...Read more

hwupgrade.it

01/06/2013

Intel Core i7-4770K: Haswell CPUs make their debut

The Intel Core i7-4770K debuts the Haswell architecture with a 22nm process, 3.5 GHz base/3.9 GHz turbo clocks, and a fully integrated voltage regulator (FIVR). It offers a 5-15% IPC increase over Ivy Bridge, strong AVX2/FMA3 performance, and improved Intel HD Graphics 4600 for casual gaming. However, the use of standard thermal paste leads to high operating temperatures and limited...Read more

tweakers.net

01/06/2013

New Intel Generation: All's Well That's Haswell?

The Tweakers review characterizes Intel’s 4th-generation Haswell architecture as an evolutionary update focused on massive integrated GPU gains, over 50% faster than predecessors, and improved energy efficiency for mobile devices. While delivering improved AVX2 vector processing and roughly 10% higher performance in hardware-accelerated tasks, the CPU-bound IPC improvements were...Read more

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