Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-10700K – 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 i7-10700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3770K 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 i7-3770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i7-10700K Name Intel Core i7-3770K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-3770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 4
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
16 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
8x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i7-3770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
192 Shaders 128
12 Direct X 11.0
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
9.5 Generation 7
24 Execution units 16
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700K 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
374 $ Release price 275 $
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2674
2674

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2527
2527

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1866
1866

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1391
1391

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
672
672

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
737
737

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
286
286

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137