i5-14500HX vs i7-3770

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.04
Core i5-14500HX
2024
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
17.39
+330%

Core i5-14500HX outperforms Core i7-3770 by a whopping 330% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1407357
Place by popularity20not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.61no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency4.9729.92
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s157 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX 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 i5-14500HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel® UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-14500HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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 4.04
i5-14500HX 17.39
+330%

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.

i7-3770 6412
i5-14500HX 27625
+331%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3770 673
i5-14500HX 2317
+244%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3770 2314
i5-14500HX 12391
+435%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.04 17.39
Recency 29 April 2012 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 55 Watt

i5-14500HX has a 330.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14500HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770 is a desktop processor while Core i5-14500HX is a notebook one.


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