Core i7-7740K vs Core i3-3225

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	2106	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.08	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Architecture codename	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Kaby Lake-X (2017)
Release date	3 September 2012 (11 years ago)	no data
Launch price (MSRP)	$264	no data
Current price	$43 (0.2x MSRP)	$618

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores	2 (Dual-core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	4	no data
Base clock speed	3.3 GHz	no data
Boost clock speed	3.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	3 MB (shared)	8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography	22 nm	14 nm
Die size	118 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	65 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	65 °C	72 °C
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Socket	FCLGA1155	1151
Power consumption (TDP)	55 Watt	112 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX	no data
AES-NI	-	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
My WiFi	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	-	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
TSX	no data	+
Idle States	+	no data
Thermal Monitoring	+	no data
FDI	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	+
EDB	+	no data
Secure Key	-	no data
Identity Protection	+	no data
Anti-Theft	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K are enumerated here.

VT-d	-	+
VT-x	+	+
EPT	+	no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR4
Maximum memory size	32 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	-	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	Intel HD Graphics 4000	HD 630
Quick Sync Video	+	no data
Clear Video HD	+	no data
Graphics max frequency	1.05 GHz	no data
InTru 3D	+	no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported

3

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Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3225 and Core i7-7740K.

PCIe version

2.0

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Pros & cons summary

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Physical cores	2	4
Chip lithography	22 nm	14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	55 Watt	112 Watt

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