Intel Core i3-4370T vs Core i7-3770

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Combined performance score

i7-3770
4.17
+90.4%

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i3-4370T by 90% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12801722
Place by popularity11not in top-100
Value for money2.970.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date29 April 2012 (11 years old)1 January 2015 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$324no data
Current price$83 (0.3x MSRP)$55
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3770 has 961% better value for money than i3-4370T.

Technical specs

Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C66 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data-
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.1/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-4370T.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3770 4.17
+90.4%
i3-4370T 2.19

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i3-4370T by 90% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-3770 6409
+90.7%
i3-4370T 3361

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i3-4370T by 91% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.17 2.19
Integrated graphics card 1.17 1.83
Recency 29 April 2012 1 January 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i7-3770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4370T in performance tests.


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