Intel Core i3-9300 vs Intel Core i7-3770

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Intel Core i3-9300 or Intel Core i3-9300 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-9300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 3000
9 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-9300 Name Intel Core i7-3770
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-3770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-9300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-3770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
192 Shaders 128
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 16
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
9.5 Generation 7
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 62 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
62 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-9300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
152 $ Release price 240 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Ivy Bridge S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3945
3945
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2418
2418

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3489
3489
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3351
3351

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1417
1417
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
732
732

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1092
1092
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
851
851