How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-9600K scores 32/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-9600K wins 15 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-9600K and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-9600K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 23; Stronger Multi-core score: 30 vs 25; Stronger gaming score: 31 vs 24; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 63% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,700 vs 4,100; Lower launch price: $262 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6; 19% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 95 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-9600K or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-9600K launched cheaper at $262, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-9600K

$262

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

36Single-core22.5

29.8Multi-core24.5

31Gaming23.8

15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-9600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 32 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+14) and gaming (+7). 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 i5-9600K

Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 23
Stronger Multi-core score: 30 vs 25
Stronger gaming score: 31 vs 24
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
63% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,700 vs 4,100
Lower launch price: $262 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
19% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 95 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-9600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2018	2012
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1155
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	95 W	77 W+19%
Max turbo power	119 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	No	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-9600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	6	8+33%
Base clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	4.6 GHz+18%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB+50%	1 MB
L3 cache	9 MB+13%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-9600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9600K	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,150 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-9600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9600K	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 i5-9600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9600K	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-9600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,580+44%Top 56%	1,100Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,000+41%Top 76%	3,550Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,200+22%Top 72%	980Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	6,700+63%Top 75%	4,100Top 89%
PassMark	11,200+60%Top 76%	7,000Top 88%

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