Intel Core i5-6600 vs Intel Core i7-3770
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6600 and Intel Core i7-3770 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6600
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 2 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 18% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 77 Watt
- Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2254 vs 2074
- Around 21% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 966 vs 798
- Around 3% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3168 vs 3074
- Around 72% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3405 vs 1977
- Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.385 vs 2.318
- Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.293 vs 6.05
- 2.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6275 vs 2876
- 2.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6275 vs 2876
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | July 2015 vs April 2012 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 77 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2254 vs 2074 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 966 vs 798 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3168 vs 3074 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3405 vs 1977 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.385 vs 2.318 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.293 vs 6.05 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6275 vs 2876 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6275 vs 2876 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3770
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 48% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 71°C
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 6% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6416 vs 6057
- Around 17% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.673 vs 3.986
- Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 81.095 vs 80.569
- Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.589 vs 0.474
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum core temperature | 105°C vs 71°C |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6416 vs 6057 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.673 vs 3.986 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 81.095 vs 80.569 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.589 vs 0.474 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6600
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3770
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| Name | Intel Core i5-6600 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2254 | 2074 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6057 | 6416 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 966 | 798 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3168 | 3074 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3405 | 1977 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.986 | 4.673 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 80.569 | 81.095 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.474 | 0.589 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.385 | 2.318 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.293 | 6.05 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1717 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3511 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6275 | 2876 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1717 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3511 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6275 | 2876 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-6600 | Intel Core i7-3770 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | July 2015 | April 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $230 | $324 |
| Place in performance rating | 1252 | 2019 |
| Price now | $219.99 | $159.99 |
| Processor Number | i5-6600 | i7-3770 |
| Series | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.40 | 17.10 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 177 mm | 160 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 67 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 71°C | 105°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR3 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x1912 | 0x162 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 77 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | 2011D |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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