Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
22.5Single-core87.2
24.5Multi-core88.5
23.8Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-377019 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+65) and multi-core (+64). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 25
- 3500% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 1 MB
- 776% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,905 vs 4,100
- 737% higher PassMark: 58,569 vs 7,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2024+1% |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 77 W+38% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz+41% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 36 MB+3500% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 30 MB+275% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-3770 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Bottom 8% | 3,092+181%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 12% | 20,019+464%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 10% | 2,267+131%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,100Bottom 10% | 35,905+776%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 7,000Bottom 9% | 58,569+737%Top 9% |
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