Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core i7-3770T

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Intel Core i9-9900K or Intel Core i9-9900K – 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 i9-9900K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3770T 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 i7-3770T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 3000
9 Generation 3
Intel Core i9-9900K Name Intel Core i7-3770T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-3770T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770T is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
8 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 4x
16 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i7-3770T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 16
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
192 Shaders 128
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
9.5 Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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 39.5 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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
39.5 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 45 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i7-3770T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2012
650 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Ivy Bridge S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8779
8779
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
2770
2770

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8182
8182
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
2311
2311

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4995
4995
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
1189
1189

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1650
1650
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
715
715

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
518
518
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
262
262