Xeon w9-3475X vs i7-3770

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.15
Xeon w9-3475X
2023
36 cores / 72 threads, 300 Watt
42.05
+913%

Xeon w9-3475X outperforms i7-3770 by a whopping 913% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking137457
Place by popularity14not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.65no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023)
Release date8 April 2012 (12 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 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 Xeon w9-3475X 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)36
Threads872
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB82.5 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C74 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt300 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data112

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 4.15
Xeon w9-3475X 42.05
+913%

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
Xeon w9-3475X 65034
+914%

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
Xeon w9-3475X 1883
+180%

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 2316
Xeon w9-3475X 16001
+591%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 42.05
Recency 8 April 2012 15 February 2023
Physical cores 4 36
Threads 8 72
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 300 Watt

i7-3770 has 289.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3475X, on the other hand, has a 913.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 800% more physical cores and 800% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770 is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3475X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770 and Xeon w9-3475X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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