How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-6700K scores 27.8/100. Intel Core i7-3770 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-6700K wins 11.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i7-3770 and the Intel Core i7-6700K?

Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 91 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $294 vs $339. Intel Core i7-6700K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 31 vs 23; 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB; 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm; 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,650 vs 3,550; 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,420 vs 1,100.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i7-3770 or Intel Core i7-6700K?

Intel Core i7-3770 launched cheaper at $294, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-6700K.

Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-6700K

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-6700K

$339

22.5Single-core30.7

24.5Multi-core27

23.8Gaming25.6

2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-377011 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-6700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.8 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+8) and Multi-core (+3). 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 i7-3770

15% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 91 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $294 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K

Stronger Single-core score: 31 vs 23
100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,650 vs 3,550
29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,420 vs 1,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-6700K
Announced	2012	2015
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1151
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	77 W+15%	91 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-6700K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
Boost clock	3.9 GHz	4.2 GHz+8%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-6700K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Intel HD Graphics 530
iGPU clock	1,150 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-6700K
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory	32 GB	64 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-6700K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-3770 versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i7-3770	Intel Core i7-6700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,100Top 91%	1,420+29%Top 71%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,550Top 88%	4,650+31%Top 79%
Cinebench R23 (single)	980Top 88%	1,090+11%Top 82%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	4,100Top 89%	5,000+22%Top 84%
PassMark	7,000Top 88%	8,900+27%Top 82%

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