Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Pentium Gold G5500T

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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 Gold G5500T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Gold G5500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i7-3770K Name Intel Pentium Gold G5500T
3 Generation 8
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Pentium G5000
 
 

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 Gold G5500T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold G5500T is 3.2 GHz
4x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 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 Pentium Gold G5500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold G5500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
16 Execution units 24
7 Generation 9.5
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
11.0 Direct X 12
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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 35 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
-- Tjunction max 88 °C
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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 Gold G5500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Coffee Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
275 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2018
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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