Core i7 3770k versus 4770k

[Whiskers]

Hey!

 

So I'm going to be building a new computer at the end of the month, and I was wondering about the CPU I should get. I want a Core i7, as I'll be doing more than just gaming - 3D animation, video rendering etc.

 

But after having a look online, I can't find any concrete information comparing the two CPUs that I was considering - the Core i7 3770k and the Core i7 4770k.

 

Which should I go for?

 

Thanks guys.

[SSOB]

4770K since they are about the same price.

[Samdb]

Firstly the 3770K and the 4770K are essentially the same CPU, the 3770K has more inefficient clocks than the 4770K leading to a lower amount of IPC (Instructions Per Clock). However the 3770K produces a lot less heat that the 4770K although it still uses thermal paste. The 4770K and the Haswell series of processors are notorious from having cheap thermal compound between the die and the IHS, leading to a greater heat output, leading to less overclocking capability. However the Haswell series of processors also uses less power than the previes generation Ivy Bridge CPU's, or the 3770K in your circumstance. The two CPU's use different chipsets; the 3770K uses the Z77 chipset and the 4770K uses the Z87 chipset. Z77 boards have come down a lot in price recently and you can get more for what you would pay for a Z87 board. However, buying a Z87 board gives the opportunity to upgrade in the future, to the next series of Broadwell processors. Intel follows a tick tock pattern, first with an architecture change, then a die shrink. Haswell is meant to be a "tick" cycle, meaning the next series of Intel CPU's may be much better than Haswell. Ultimately the choice lies on what you want, do you want a good overclocker with lower heat output, however is older and does not leave room to upgrade? Or do you want a newer CPU which has a higher IPC more heat and the opportunity to upgrade?

 

Sam,

Intel Response Squad member

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[Emperor_Piehead]

Well the 3770K runs cooler, but I would go for the 4770K for the motherboards. Other than the chipset they have a lot in common.

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

go for an i7 4770k as you are 3d rendering if i'm right. and that's the way you go!

[SSOB]

 

Firstly the 3770K and the 4770K are essentially the same CPU, the 3770K has more inefficient clocks than the 4770K leading to a lower amount of IPC (Instructions Per Clock). However the 3770K produces a lot less heat that the 4770K although it still uses thermal paste. The 4770K and the Haswell series of processors are notorious from having cheap thermal compound between the die and the IHS, leading to a greater heat output, leading to less overclocking capability. However the Haswell series of processors also uses less power than the previes generation Ivy Bridge CPU's, or the 3770K in your circumstance. The two CPU's use different chipsets; the 3770K uses the Z77 chipset and the 4770K uses the Z87 chipset. Z77 boards have come down a lot in price recently and you can get more for what you would pay for a Z87 board. However, buying a Z87 board gives the opportunity to upgrade in the future, to the next series of Broadwell processors. Intel follows a tick tock pattern, first with an architecture change, then a die shrink. Haswell is meant to be a "tick" cycle, meaning the next series of Intel CPU's may be much better than Haswell. Ultimately the choice lies on what you want, do you want a good overclocker with lower heat output, however is older and does not leave room to upgrade? Or do you want a newer CPU which has a higher IPC more heat and the opportunity to upgrade?

 

Sam,

Intel Response Squad member

http://bit.ly/RallySquad

 

Did you just type that LOL?

[Whiskers]

 

Firstly the 3770K and the 4770K are essentially the same CPU, the 3770K has more inefficient clocks than the 4770K leading to a lower amount of IPC (Instructions Per Clock). However the 3770K produces a lot less heat that the 4770K although it still uses thermal paste. The 4770K and the Haswell series of processors are notorious from having cheap thermal compound between the die and the IHS, leading to a greater heat output, leading to less overclocking capability. However the Haswell series of processors also uses less power than the previes generation Ivy Bridge CPU's, or the 3770K in your circumstance. The two CPU's use different chipsets; the 3770K uses the Z77 chipset and the 4770K uses the Z87 chipset. Z77 boards have come down a lot in price recently and you can get more for what you would pay for a Z87 board. However, buying a Z87 board gives the opportunity to upgrade in the future, to the next series of Broadwell processors. Intel follows a tick tock pattern, first with an architecture change, then a die shrink. Haswell is meant to be a "tick" cycle, meaning the next series of Intel CPU's may be much better than Haswell. Ultimately the choice lies on what you want, do you want a good overclocker with lower heat output, however is older and does not leave room to upgrade? Or do you want a newer CPU which has a higher IPC more heat and the opportunity to upgrade?

 

Sam,

Intel Response Squad member

http://bit.ly/RallySquad

 

 

Cheers man, very helpful!

[Samdb]

Did you just type that LOL?

I had it ready in case someone posted it, it was bound to happen. I actually typed it this morning in the event this would crop up

[looney]

Did you just type that LOL?

yes, im on comms with him all i could hear was "tick tick tick" 

[L.E.D]

 

Firstly the 3770K and the 4770K are essentially the same CPU, the 3770K has more inefficient clocks than the 4770K leading to a lower amount of IPC (Instructions Per Clock). However the 3770K produces a lot less heat that the 4770K although it still uses thermal paste. The 4770K and the Haswell series of processors are notorious from having cheap thermal compound between the die and the IHS, leading to a greater heat output, leading to less overclocking capability. However the Haswell series of processors also uses less power than the previes generation Ivy Bridge CPU's, or the 3770K in your circumstance. The two CPU's use different chipsets; the 3770K uses the Z77 chipset and the 4770K uses the Z87 chipset. Z77 boards have come down a lot in price recently and you can get more for what you would pay for a Z87 board. However, buying a Z87 board gives the opportunity to upgrade in the future, to the next series of Broadwell processors. Intel follows a tick tock pattern, first with an architecture change, then a die shrink. Haswell is meant to be a "tick" cycle, meaning the next series of Intel CPU's may be much better than Haswell. Ultimately the choice lies on what you want, do you want a good overclocker with lower heat output, however is older and does not leave room to upgrade? Or do you want a newer CPU which has a higher IPC more heat and the opportunity to upgrade?

 

Sam,

Intel Response Squad member

http://bit.ly/RallySquad

 

 

Wow, Great answer lol. 

[EhmAitschKay_AMD]

The 4770k is just the next generation of the 3770k. So take the new one because it is 15 % faster and is about the same price.

[Kudryavka Aveen]

go haswell coz of the z87 board !