Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Pentium E2220

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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 Pentium E2220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i7-3770K Name Intel Pentium E2220
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 0
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Pentium D
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium E2220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2220 is 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x Core
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 CPU Cores 2
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

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 Pentium E2220 does not have integrated graphics.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
7 Generation --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
128 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
11.0 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units --
22 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Pentium E2220 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2007
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Presler
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
275 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 775
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
22 nm Technology 65 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

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