Core i7-4770K vs Core i7-3770S Review

	Core i7-4770K	Core i7-3770S
Category	Desktop	Desktop
Target	high-end	high-end
Socket Compatibility	LGA1150	LGA1155
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	20 %	0 %
Year	2013 Model	2012 Model
Price	399 USD	330 USD
Number of Cores	4 Cores	4 Cores
Number of Threads	8 Threads	8 Threads
Core Frequency	3.5 GHz	3.1 GHz
Boost Frequency	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	4.7 GHz	3.9 GHz
Power Consumption	84 W	65 W
Manufacturing Process	22 nm	22 nm
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	32 GB	32 GB
Price-Value Score	32.6 %	38.9 %
Speed Score	52 %	0 %
Productivity Score	34 %	0 %
Gaming Score	79 %	0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	37.1 %	43.4 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	18.6 %	21.7 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	9.3 %	10.8 %

A base clock speed of 3.5GHz propels the Core i7-4770K to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Core i7-3770S sips power at just 65W, a testament to its efficiency. The Core i7-4770K emerges as the fresher warrior, recently forged in the tech forges.

Core i7-4770K

Pros

• Blazing trails with excellent base clock speed.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• Feels like you're paying raid-level gold for a side-quest performer at $399.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.

Core i7-3770S

Pros

• Conserve your energy reserves with a mere 65W power draw.
• Embark on your quests with a CPU Cooler included, sparing you from extra expenses of $25-$90.

Cons

• At $330, this CPU's price tag isn't winning any loot boxes.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.