Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i7-7700K
22.5Single-core34.5
24.5Multi-core28
23.8Gaming27.5
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-377011 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-7700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 29.8 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+12) and gaming (+4). 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 i7-7700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger Multi-core score: 28 vs 25
- Stronger gaming score: 28 vs 24
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,950 vs 3,550
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2017 |
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Top 91% | 1,520+38%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 88% | 4,950+39%Top 77% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Top 88% | 1,180+20%Top 73% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,100Top 89% | 5,400+32%Top 81% |
| PassMark | 7,000Top 88% | 9,700+39%Top 78% |
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