Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Core i9-9990XE

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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 Intel Core i9-9990XE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9990XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
3 Generation 9
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 9000X
Intel Core i7-3770K Name Intel Core i9-9990XE
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Intel Core i9-9990XE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9990XE is 4.0 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.
4 CPU Cores 14
8 Threads 28
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
4x Cores 14x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 Intel Core i9-9990XE does not have integrated graphics.
7 Generation --
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units --
128 Shaders --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.0 Direct X --
 
 

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

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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 255 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 255 W
-- Tjunction max 84 °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 Intel Core i9-9990XE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2019
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Skylake X Refresh
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 19.2 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 2066
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
275 $ Release price 2999 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.0 GHz
16199
16199
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.0 GHz
1392
1392
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
873
873