Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i9-13900K
22.5Single-core84.3
24.5Multi-core92.6
23.8Gaming71.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-377019 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+68) and Single-core (+62). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
- 13% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 23
- Stronger Multi-core score: 93 vs 25
- Stronger gaming score: 72 vs 24
- 3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
- 863% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 4,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 77 W+38% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 32+300% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.8 GHz+49% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB+350% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,650 MHz+43% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Top 91% | 2,950+168%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 88% | 20,500+477%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Top 88% | 2,250+130%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,100Top 89% | 39,500+863%Top 5% |
| PassMark | 7,000Top 88% | 59,500+750%Top 6% |
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