How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-10600K wins 16 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 23; Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 25; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 124% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 4,100; 107% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 7,000; Lower launch price: $262 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-10600K launched cheaper at $262, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

36.4Single-core22.5

34.7Multi-core24.5

39.2Gamingspec-based23.8

16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+14) and multi-core (+10). Intel Core i7-3770 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K

Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 23
Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 25
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
124% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 4,100
107% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 7,000
Lower launch price: $262 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2020	2012
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1155
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	125 W	77 W+38%
Max turbo power	182 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	No	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+50%	8
Base clock	4.1 GHz+21%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	4.8 GHz+23%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB+50%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,200 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560+42%Bottom 33%	1,100Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,500+83%Bottom 31%	3,550Bottom 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,230+26%Bottom 25%	980Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200+124%Bottom 32%	4,100Bottom 10%
PassMark	14,500+107%Bottom 26%	7,000Bottom 9%

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