Intel Core i7-3770K vs AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

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Intel Core i7-3770K or Intel Core i7-3770K – 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 i7-3770K 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3770K Name AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
3 Generation 1
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 4
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
4x Cores 4x
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.65 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
128 Shaders 512
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 14 nm
7 Generation 8
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
16 Execution units 8
11.0 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2018
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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 65 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP down 46 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 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 AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2018
LGA 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
275 $ Release price 95 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
14944
14944
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
11065
11065

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3896
3896
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3782
3782

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2750
2750

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2527
2527

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2674
2674
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2216
2216

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1866
1866
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1594
1594

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1391
1391
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1307
1307

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1089
1089
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
737
737

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
701.4
701.4
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
597.4
597.4

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
672
672
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
557
557

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
308
308
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
286
286

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
142
142
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137