Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Core i7-3770

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-3770K and Intel Core i7-3770 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, 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 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3770K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 1% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6463 vs 6413
  • Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 867 vs 798
  • Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3395 vs 3074
  • Around 7% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2122 vs 1977
  • Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.87 vs 4.603
  • Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 83.411 vs 80.961
  • Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.606 vs 0.585
  • Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.325 vs 2.179
  • Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.205 vs 6.05
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 6463 vs 6413
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 867 vs 798
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3395 vs 3074
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2122 vs 1977
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 4.87 vs 4.603
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 83.411 vs 80.961
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.606 vs 0.585
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.325 vs 2.179
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.205 vs 6.05

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3770

  • Around 56% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 67.4°C
  • Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 2876 vs 2356
  • Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 2876 vs 2356
Specifications (specs)
Maximum core temperature 105°C vs 67.4°C
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2073 vs 2072
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 2876 vs 2356
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 2876 vs 2356

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-3770K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3770

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2072
2073
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
6463
6413
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
867
798
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3395
3074
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
2122
1977
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4.87
4.603
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
83.411
80.961
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.606
0.585
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.325
2.179
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6.205
6.05
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2356
2876
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2356
2876
Name Intel Core i7-3770K Intel Core i7-3770
PassMark - Single thread mark 2072 2073
PassMark - CPU mark 6463 6413
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 867 798
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3395 3074
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2122 1977
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 4.87 4.603
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 83.411 80.961
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.606 0.585
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.325 2.179
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.205 6.05
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 2356 2876
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 2356 2876

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-3770K Intel Core i7-3770

Essentials

Architecture codename Ivy Bridge Ivy Bridge
Launch date 8 April 2012 April 2012
Launch price (MSRP) $294 $324
Place in performance rating 2080 2040
Price now $247.99 $159.99
Processor Number i7-3770K i7-3770
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 11.31 17.10
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.50 GHz 3.40 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI 5 GT/s DMI
Die size 160 mm 160 mm
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1024 KB 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 8192 KB 8192 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm 22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 67 °C 67 °C
Maximum core temperature 67.4°C 105°C
Maximum frequency 3.90 GHz 3.90 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of threads 8 8
Transistor count 1400 million 1400 million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 32 GB 32 GB
Supported memory types DDR3 1333/1600 DDR3 1333/1600

Graphics

Device ID 0x162 0x162
Graphics base frequency 650 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® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4000 Intel® HD Graphics 4000

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3 3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Compatibility

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 FCLGA1155 FCLGA1155
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 77 Watt 77 Watt
Thermal Solution 2011D 2011D

Peripherals

PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Security & Reliability

Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)