Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i7-3770
79.1Single-core22.5
76.9Multi-core24.5
65Gaming23.8
19 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+57) and Multi-core (+52). 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 i7-13700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 23
- Stronger Multi-core score: 77 vs 25
- Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 24
- 2300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB
- 639% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 4,100
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770
- 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 77 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+38% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+275% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz+39% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850+159%Top 16% | 1,100Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200+413%Top 12% | 3,550Top 88% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100+114%Top 14% | 980Top 88% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300+639%Top 11% | 4,100Top 89% |
| PassMark | 46,500+564%Top 12% | 7,000Top 88% |
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