FX-770K vs Core i7-4600M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-770K

4 / 4

3,172

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-4600M

2 / 4

3,204

+1.0%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4600M

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#59

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#60

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

226%

#61

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#62

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#63

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#65

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#66

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#67

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#68

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

184%

#71

Core i7-4600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

98%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-770K leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4600M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-770K	Core i7-4600M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($59)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	FX-770K	Core i7-4600M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($59)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

FX-770K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-770K and Core i7-4600M

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The FX-770K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4600M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-770K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-770K versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4600M — a 8% clock advantage for the FX-770K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The FX-770K uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-4600M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-770K scores 3,172 against the Core i7-4600M's 3,204 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4600M.

Feature	FX-770K	Core i7-4600M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+21%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,172	3,204+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	656
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,025
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,132

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Memory & Platform

The FX-770K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4600M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-770K	Core i7-4600M
Socket	FM2+	PGA946
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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-770K) / true (Core i7-4600M). 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.