How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-11400F scores 37.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-11400F wins 17 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-11400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 23; Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 25; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB; 149% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,200 vs 4,100; Lower launch price: $157 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 31% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-11400F or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-11400F launched cheaper at $157, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400F

$157

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

38.6Single-core22.5

36.5Multi-core24.5

36.7Gamingspec-based23.8

17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-11400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+12). 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 i5-11400F

Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 23
Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 25
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
149% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,200 vs 4,100
Lower launch price: $157 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

31% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-11400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400F	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2021	2012
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1155
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W+16%	77 W
Max turbo power	154 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400F	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+50%	8
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
Boost clock	4.4 GHz+13%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-11400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400F	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	—	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-11400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400F	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-11400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400F	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	4+33%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400F	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560+42%Bottom 33%	1,100Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,300+77%Bottom 29%	3,550Bottom 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,330+36%Bottom 36%	980Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	10,200+149%Bottom 37%	4,100Bottom 10%
PassMark	17,000+143%Bottom 29%	7,000Bottom 9%

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