Core i7-4770K vs Xeon E-2224
Core i7-4770K
Xeon E-2224
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4770K is positioned at rank 770 and the Xeon E-2224 is on rank 1021, so the Core i7-4770K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2224
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4770K | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($195) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4770K | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+93%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($195) |
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 i7-4770K and Xeon E-2224
Core i7-4770K
The Core i7-4770K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,141 points. Launch price was $399.
Xeon E-2224
The Xeon E-2224 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,206 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4770K packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2224's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770K versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2224 — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-4770K uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E-2224 uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770K scores 7,141 against the Xeon E-2224's 7,206 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E-2224. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-4770K | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,141 | 7,206 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4770K uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2224 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4770K | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4770K launched at $339 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2224 debuted at $3226. At current prices ($100 vs $195), the Core i7-4770K is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4770K delivers 71.4 pts/$ vs 37.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2224 — making the Core i7-4770K the 63.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4770K | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $339-89% | $3226 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-49% | $195 |
| Performance per Dollar | 71.4+93% | 37.0 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2019 |
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