Core i7-4600M vs FX-770K
Core i7-4600M
FX-770K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Core i7-4600M is positioned at rank #71 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4600M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4600M | FX-770K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($59) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4600M | FX-770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($59) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4600M and FX-770K
Core i7-4600M
The Core i7-4600M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,204 points. Launch price was $346.
FX-770K
The FX-770K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Dezembro 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,172 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4600M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-770K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-770K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4600M versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-770K — a 8% clock advantage for the FX-770K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-4600M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-770K uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4600M scores 3,204 against the FX-770K's 3,172 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4600M.
| Feature | Core i7-4600M | FX-770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,204+1% | 3,172 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 656 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,025 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,132 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4600M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-770K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4600M | FX-770K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L 1600 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i7-4600M) / not specified (FX-770K). The Core i7-4600M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the FX-770K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4600M targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i7-4600M | FX-770K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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