Core i7-3770T vs Core i7-4700EQ

Core i7-3770T

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2012

Core i7-4700EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3770T

4 / 8

5,403

0.0%

5,417

+0.3%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-3770T is positioned at rank 805 and the Core i7-4700EQ is on rank 994, so the Core i7-3770T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3770T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16035%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15151%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11001%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3314%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2625%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2297%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1315%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1298%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1182%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1182%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1169%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1137%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1121%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1117%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1107%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

100%

#807

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

99%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#812

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

99%

#815

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|Avg: $25

98%

#816

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

98%

#817

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#818

Core i7-6822EQ

MSRP: $294|Avg: $190

97%

#819

Athlon II X4 645

MSRP: $126|Avg: $20

97%

#820

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4700EQ

#982

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2047%

#983

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2017%

#984

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1852%

#985

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1844%

#986

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1827%

#988

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1764%

#989

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1692%

#990

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1689%

#991

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1643%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

100%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-3770T leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4700EQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-3770T	Core i7-4700EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($105)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-3770T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 42% cheaper ($105 vs $180) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-3770T	Core i7-4700EQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+71%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($105)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-3770T Benchmark Check

Core i7-4700EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4700EQ

Core i7-3770T

The Core i7-3770T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,403 points. Launch price was $330.

Core i7-4700EQ

The Core i7-4700EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,417 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3770T and Core i7-4700EQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-3770T versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4700EQ — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-3770T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-3770T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4700EQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3770T scores 5,403 against the Core i7-4700EQ's 5,417 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4700EQ. Both processors carry 8192 kB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-3770T	Core i7-4700EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,403	5,417
Geekbench 6 Single	850	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,859	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3770T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4700EQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-3770T	Core i7-4700EQ
Socket	LGA1155	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Core i7-3770T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4700EQ). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3770T) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4700EQ) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4700EQ targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i7-3770T	Core i7-4700EQ
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 4000	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3770T launched at $278 MSRP, while the Core i7-4700EQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($105 vs $180), the Core i7-3770T is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3770T delivers 51.5 pts/$ vs 30.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-4700EQ — making the Core i7-3770T the 52.4% better value option.