Official Haswell review thread

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 1 Jun 2013 at 14:57

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/56005-intel-core-i7-4770k-22nm-haswell/
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/55...cpu-and-z87-express-chipset-review/index.html
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7003/the-haswell-review-intel-core-i74770k-i54560k-tested
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/revie...byte-g1sniper-5-motherboard-introduction.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-4770k-haswell-review,3521.html
http://www.techspot.com/review/679-intel-haswell-core-i7-4770k/
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Core_i7_4770K_Haswell_GPU/20.html
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/06/01/intel_haswell_i74770k_ipc_overclocking_review#.UaoCfJzUCng
http://www.kitguru.net/components/c...-z87x-oc-motherboard-review-w-intel-i7-4770k/
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1159&Itemid=63
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2013/06/01/intel-core-i7-4770k-cpu-review/1
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Proces...el-Core-i7-4770K-Performance-and-Architecture
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/core_i7_4770k_review,1.html
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...1-intel-haswell-i7-4770k-i5-4670k-review.html
http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/intel_haswell_core_i5_4670k_core_i7_4770k_review,1.html
http://ht4u.net/news/27810_haswell_intels_neue_core_i7-4770_und_i5-4670_prozessoren_im_test/
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/897-1/intel-core-i7-4770k-i5-4670k-haswell-test.html
http://www.computerbase.de/artikel/...l-haswell-prozessor-fuer-desktop-pcs-im-test/
http://techreport.com/review/24879/intel-core-i7-4770k-and-4950hq-haswell-processors-reviewed

wazza300 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:01

1.4v for 4.6ghz,hope it was a poor clocker

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:02

Hexus said:
In our own experience, and in discussion with various system integrators, we have found that early Haswell samples don't take kindly to being pushed outside of their comfort zone. Based on our limited hands-on time, Haswell may be more flexible, but previous-generation parts proved more stable at higher speeds.

Our Core i7-4770K would kick up a fuss if we pushed the multiplier past 37x, yet the chip could clearly run faster as we were able to reach 4.38GHz by marrying the default 35x multiplier to a 125MHz base clock. Going any higher, on either the base clock or multiplier, introduced system instability.

Oh dear.

tbh · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:09

From HARDocp's review:

From all the feedback that I am getting through motherboard makers about Haswell overclocking, the basic thread at this time in terms of getting "high overclocks" seems to be, "You need to have a good CPU."

ASUS has tested a couple hundred Haswell processors at this time and this is ASUS’ specific feedback from that overclock testing.

70% of CPUs can clock to 4.5GHz
30% of CPUs can clock to 4.6GHz
20% of CPUs can clock to 4.7GHz
10% of CPUs can to 4.8GHz

Boomstick777 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:09

All's well that ends well.

Except um Haswell..

Martini1991 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:16

Resounding meh.

humbug · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:29

Sandy Bridge = Good clocker, Ivy Bridge = What happened to overclocking? Haswell = Is there a pattern developing here?

Martini1991 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:30

Haswell's disappointing, Iris on the otherhand is a double edged sword.
Stupid Intel.

PCZ · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:39

Very disappointing.

wazza300 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:43

feeling hot hot hot...

inogen · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:46

hmmm...

So I've promised to give my i5 750 away... and all I got is this lousy t-shirt?

GodAtum · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:47

Let's compare the performance of the new Core i7 4770K with that of its predecessor, the 3770K. In the table below we put all of the benchmark results of both CPUs, along with the difference.

Overall the performance gain is 23.8 percent, but that doesn't tell us very much. The results of the 3D benchmarks are impressive, as the Core i7 4770K is more than 50 percent faster. It's clear that Intel has improved its integrated graphics, and this is just the GT2 version. It will be interesting to see what GT3 has in store.

In the CPU benchmarks the average gain is 10.6 percent. Do note that this includes benchmarks with Quick Sync, OpenCL and AES-NI. When we exclude those, we end up with an average of 7.2 percent. And to be honest, for a new architecture, that's a little bit on the meagre side.
http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/443...w-haswell-test-core-i7-4770k-vs-core-i7-3770k

Orcvader · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:47

CPU performance seems to have staled, but the IGP performance seems to be a big improvement (well, the Iris Pro that is).

I'm more interested in how Haswell will perform in the mobile space instead of the desktop space to be honest, especially the IGP.

Kaapstad · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:53

If intel don't get their fingers out with the raw performance all they will be making in a few years time is pocket calculators and wrist watches.

Cooper · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:54

Lol...Intel is going to do an AMD, Bulldozer launches, prices actually go UP on previous gen chips because everyone's so disappointed.

Get them quick...

Martini1991 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:55

Sold my 2500K, and I'm not even sure if I want to get a 4770K.
Might get a second hand 3770K.

GodAtum · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:59

Tom logan has measured the load delta to be 40C. Whats the 3770K delta?

wazza300 · 1 Jun 2013 at 16:00

the temps of haswell are the same as ivy as in hot

if you delid them though the sky's the limit

TNA · 1 Jun 2013 at 16:02

Martini1991 said:
Sold my 2500K, and I'm not even sure if I want to get a 4770K.
Might get a second hand 3770K.

lol. Come on man, it ain't half as bad as that. Looking at benches we see at least 10% average boost. Not bad. I just don't like the temps and oc potential.

Martini1991 · 1 Jun 2013 at 16:03

TNA said:
lol. Come on man, it ain't half as bad as that. Looking at benches we see at least 10% average boost. Not bad. I just don't like the temps and oc potential.

It'll cost me about ~30 quid for a 3770K upgrade from a 2500K.
It's going to cost me a lot more for a 4770K.