Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Core i7-8700K: What is the difference?
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Intel Core i7-3770K
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€240
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Intel Core i7-3770K
Intel Core i7-8700K
Why is Intel Core i7-3770K better than Intel Core i7-8700K?
- 300MHz faster GPU clock speed?
650MHzvs350MHz - 18W lower TDP?
77Wvs95W
Why is Intel Core i7-8700K better than Intel Core i7-3770K?
- 1.59x faster CPU speed?
6 x 3.7GHzvs4 x 3.5GHz - 1066MHz higher ram speed?
2666MHzvs1600MHz - 4 more CPU threads?
12vs8 - 32.6°C higher maximum operating temperature?
100°Cvs67.4°C - 8nm smaller semiconductor size?
14nmvs22nm - 0.
8GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4.7GHzvs3.9GHz - 0.5MB bigger L2 cache?
1.5MBvs1MB - 2.13x higher PassMark result?
13757vs6454
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
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Intel Core i5-1135G7
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
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Intel Core i5-12500H
Intel Core i5-1135G7
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Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i3-1215U
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Intel Core i5-1135G7
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
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Intel Core i5-11300H
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
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Intel Core i7-12700H
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
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Intel Core i7-11800H
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Price comparison
Intel Core i7-3770K
Buy used:
€67
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-3770K Prozessor der dritte. ..Intel Core i7-3770K Prozessor der dritten Generation (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel LGA 1155, 77W TDP) |
€240 | ||
| Intel BX80637I73770K Core i7-3770K Quad-…Intel BX80637I73770K Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Prozessor 3,5GHz 8MB Cache LGA 1155 — | €228 | ||
Intel Core i7-8700K
Buy used:
€115
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cac…Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz) | €335 | ||
| Intel Core i7-8700K, 6C/12T, 3.70-4.70GH…Intel Core i7-8700K, 6C/12T, 3.70-4.70GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX80684I78700K) | €501 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
Intel Core i7-3770K
3 User reviews
Intel Core i7-3770K
9.3/10
3 User reviews
Intel Core i7-8700K
2 User reviews
Intel Core i7-8700K
10.
0/10
2 User reviews
Features
Value for money
8.0/10
3 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Gaming
8.7/10
3 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Performance
8.7/10
3 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Reliability
9.3/10
3 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Energy efficiency
7.7/10
3 votes
9.0/10
2 votes
Performance
CPU speed
4 x 3.5GHz
6 x 3.7GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3.9GHz
4.7GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-8700K
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.25MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
2MB/core
2MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown.
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
577.2seconds
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene.
More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
2186.2seconds
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
650MHz
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1150MHz
1200MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
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A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
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Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-3770K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
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Unknown.
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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1600MHz
2666MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
25.6GB/s
42.7GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖Intel Core i7-3770K
✖Intel Core i7-8700K
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-3770K)
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, F16C, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-8700K
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖Intel Core i7-3770K
✖Intel Core i7-8700K
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-3770K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-8700K)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-8700K
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
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Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔Intel Core i7-3770K
✔Intel Core i7-8700K
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
Intel Core i7-3770K
Buy used:
€67
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-3770K Prozessor der dritte…Intel Core i7-3770K Prozessor der dritten Generation (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel LGA 1155, 77W TDP) | €240 | ||
| Intel BX80637I73770K Core i7-3770K Quad-…Intel BX80637I73770K Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Prozessor 3,5GHz 8MB Cache LGA 1155 — | €228 | ||
Intel Core i7-8700K
Buy used:
€115
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cac. ..Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz) |
€335 | ||
| Intel Core i7-8700K, 6C/12T, 3.70-4.70GH…Intel Core i7-8700K, 6C/12T, 3.70-4.70GHz, boxed ohne Kühler (BX80684I78700K) | €501 | ||
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Intel Core i7-8700K vs Intel Core i7-3770K
Summary
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Intel Core i7-8700K
178%
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Intel Core i7-3770K
100%
Relative performance
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Intel Core i7-8700K
145%
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Intel Core i7-3770K
100%
Relative performance
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Intel Core i7-8700K
211%
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Intel Core i7-3770K
100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider Intel Core i7-8700K |
Much higher single threaded performance (around 45% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications. |
| Much higher multi threaded performance (around 111% higher). This allows for higher performance in professional applications like encoding or heavy multitasking. |
| This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below). |
| Around 78% higher average synthetic performance. |
Reasons to consider Intel Core i7-3770K |
| None |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i7-8700K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends Intel Core i7-8700K
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
| Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-3770K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMX | ||||
| SSE | ||||
| SSE2 | ||||
| SSE3 | ||||
| SSSE3 | ||||
SSE4. 2 |
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| AVX | ||||
| AVX2 | ||||
| EIST | ||||
| Intel 64 | ||||
| XD bit | ||||
| VT-x | ||||
| VT-d | ||||
| HTT | ||||
| AES-NI | ||||
| TSX | ||||
| TXT | ||||
| CLMUL | ||||
| FMA3 | ||||
| F16C | ||||
| BMI1 | ||||
| BMI2 | ||||
| Boost 2.0 | ||||
| Hyper-Threading | ||||
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-3770K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Coffelake | vs | Intel_IvyBridge | |
| Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop | |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | vs | DDR3 | |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | vs | Ivy Bridge | |
| Release Date | Oct 2017 | vs | Apr 2012 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-3770K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | vs | 4 | |
| Threads | 12 | vs | 8 | |
| SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 | |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD 630 | vs | Intel HD 4000 |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-3770K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | vs | 64 KB (per core) | |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | vs | 256 KB (per core) | |
| L3 Cache | 12288 KB (shared) | vs | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-3770K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | vs | Intel Socket 1155 | |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | vs | 67°C | |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | vs | FC-LGA12C | |
| Die Size | 151mm² | vs | 160mm² | |
| Process | 14 nm | vs | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i7-3770K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3700 MHz | vs | 3500 MHz | |
| Turbo Clock | 4700 MHz | vs | 3900 MHz | |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz | |
| Voltage | unknown | vs | 1.
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