Intel Core i7-3770S vs Core i7-3770

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Combined performance score

i7-3770
4.17
+3.7%

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i7-3770S by 4% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

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

Place in performance ranking12801313
Place by popularity11not in top-100
Value for money2.970.75
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date29 April 2012 (11 years old)29 April 2012 (11 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$324$330
Current price$83 (0.3x MSRP)$283 (0.9x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3770 has 296% better value for money than i7-3770S.

Technical specs

Core i7-3770 and Core i7-3770S 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C69 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C69 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Core i7-3770S 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i7-3770S. 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® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

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

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

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

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
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 cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4000
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 i7-3770S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i7-3770S.

PCIe version3.03.0

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
+3.7%
i7-3770S 4.02

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i7-3770S by 4% 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
+3.7%
i7-3770S 6180

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i7-3770S by 4% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-3770 671
+0.4%
i7-3770S 668

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-3770 2300
+2.9%
i7-3770S 2235

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i7-3770S by 3% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i7-3770 8370
+12%
i7-3770S 7470

Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i7-3770S by 12% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.17 4.02
Cost $324 $330
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 65 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-3770 and Core i7-3770S. The differences in performance seem too small.


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