Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell

FireKillerGR · Jun 1, 2013

In this review we compare the latest top Haswell processor Core i7-4770K against two unlocked Ivy Bridge CPUs. We test synthetic performance, real-life computing performance and gaming.

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Jstn7477 · Jun 1, 2013

Interesting. Doesn't seem to be much better benchmark-wise, but at least the temperature problem appears to be fixed compared to Ivy Bridge. I'll be buying a chip and board to replace my home desktop (3770K + Z77 Extreme6), which will be used at work for distributed computing.

KainXS · Jun 1, 2013

is that the same stock cooler as the 3770k -_-

FireKillerGR · Jun 1, 2013

Yeap. Only difference may be the fan. But still I think it was Delta like this one

DRDNA · Jun 1, 2013

I guess I had my hopes set too high as I am disappointed. :ohwell:

dj-electric · Jun 1, 2013

With my 4770K ES i could get the 4500Mhz at about 1.160-1.180V witch seems decent. Hope's not lost

buildzoid · Jun 1, 2013

Uh 1.5V for 5Ghz on Clarkdale seems a bit low
also doesn't it have an unlocked multiplier so you could've tested 37x120 to get near to 4.5Ghz

LagunaX · Jun 1, 2013

Actually if you get to 4.5-4.6ghz as seen in other reviews, then temperature is actually 5-10c worse than Ivy due to the integrated voltage regulator.

FireKillerGR · Jun 1, 2013

Yeap tried any way to get even 4.4 with less than 1.3V... no way :/
Any possible way,from 44x100 to 35x126.

dj-electric · Jun 1, 2013

You just got a shitty sample man... Like... A really shitty one

crazyeyesreaper · Jun 1, 2013

Difference Retail vs ES

notice alot of ES chips in reviews do much better than Retail samples so far......

FireKillerGR · Jun 1, 2013

The bad thing is that it is 100% retail :/

Aquinus · Jun 1, 2013

Typo on page 6. Good review so far. :toast:

Hexus PiFast is a single-threaded Pi calculator, which makes Hyper-Threading useless, but Haswell even outperformed Ivy Bride here.

And again on page 10.

•Lower possible overclock in comparison to Ivy Bride series

The Ivy Bride?!

dj-electric · Jun 1, 2013

Seems like early retail's a roulette. People might wanna wait a bit for more stable samples.

LAN_deRf_HA · Jun 1, 2013

So better than the 0.4% percent performance increase that was expected, but that doesn't do anything good for you if the overclock is worse...

PatoRodrigues · Jun 1, 2013

I'm the only one here disappointed with the fact that Intel once again went with TIM instead of soldering?

The costs are actually that high to opt for some crappy thermal paste instead of solder?

crazyeyesreaper · Jun 1, 2013

Oh well, its luck of the draw

my 2500k was a bad clocker i remember everyone saying no no there awesome blah blah, but the chip did 4.3 100% stable and only did 4.4 99% stable.

Still chips not bad I guess just a IGP upgrade and some minor improvements. As usual intel wastes time on the IGP on a $300 chip where most systems will have a dedicated GPU anyway. These new intel IGPs need to be pushed into the I3 series, where they make far better bang for buck.

Oh well Its not all bad people will still get lucky time to time and get amazing Chips seen a couple that hit 4.8ghz so 4.2 to 4.8 is a 600mhz range thus far.

Aquinus · Jun 1, 2013

PatoRodrigues said:
I'm the only one here disappointed with the fact that Intel once again went with TIM instead of soldering?

No, you're not. I was asking myself the same question.

PatoRodrigues · Jun 1, 2013

And what's going on with that integrated voltage regulator????

Getting lucky with 4.6~4.7GHz? Are you serious, Intel?

BorisDG · Jun 1, 2013

Why is everyone is whining? Most of you already have Sandy or Ivy ... just pass it and wait for the real deal - 14nm Broadwell or just Skylake.

Intel just can't offer interesting stuff every year now. Their CPUs are like NFS series by EA.

FireKillerGR · Jun 1, 2013

Yeap soldering the IHS would give better results for sure.
@Aquinus lol will correct them asap

thanks

I dont worry, I will find a way to buy one which will be better ^^

PatoRodrigues · Jun 1, 2013

For those that were waiting for Haswell to finally build their PC's, and want to have some fun with OC: Time to get a IVB or SB-E. I'm saving some more for a 3930K, and calling it a day.

Aquinus · Jun 1, 2013

PatoRodrigues said:
For those that were waiting for Haswell to finally build their PC's, and want to have some fun with OC: Time to get a IVB or SB-E. I'm saving some more for a 3930K, and calling it a day.

I still love my 3820, that's for sure. No regrets here. :toast:

BorisDG · Jun 1, 2013

PatoRodrigues said:
Time to get a IVB or SB-E. I'm saving some more for a 3930K, and calling it a day.

Hold little more. Ivy-E is coming later this later, so I think will be better buy.

PatoRodrigues · Jun 1, 2013

BorisDG said:
Hold little more. Ivy-E is coming later this later, so I think will be better buy.

Honestly, i could actually wait. But 3930K prices are going down around here and i want to put my hands on a GTX780 SLI as soon as possible.

We can only hope that i7-4930K will come with the same $600 tag 3930K did.

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