Core i7-3770

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3770

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-3770 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,023 Rank: 861
Rank Name Score Visual
857 Core i7-6700TE 5,026
+0.1%
858 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,026
+0.1%
859 Ryzen 5 7520U 5,026
+0.1%
860 Core i5-7442EQ 5,024
+0%
861 Core i7-3770 5,023
862 Xeon Silver 4214 5,018
-0.1%
863 Core i7-4722HQ 5,016
-0.1%
864 Xeon E3-1245 v5 5,014
-0.2%
865 Xeon E5-2620 v4 5,014
-0.2%
866 Xeon D-1622 5,010
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3770 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,842 Rank: 800
Rank Name Score Visual
796 Core i7-4750HQ 4,843
+0%
797 FX-8350 4,843
+0%
798 Core i7-6820EQ 4,842
+0%
799 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,842
+0%
800 Core i7-3770 4,842
801 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,840
+-0%
802 Core i5-10300H 4,838
-0.1%
803 Ryzen 5 2400G 4,837
-0.1%
804 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,832
-0.2%
805 Core i7-3820 4,832
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3770 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,143 Rank: 855
Rank Name Score Visual
851 Pentium 6805 5,150
+0.1%
852 Xeon Gold 5118 5,147
+0.1%
853 Ryzen 7 2700U 5,145
+0%
854 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,145
+0%
855 Core i7-3770 5,143
856 Core i7-5650U 5,141
+-0%
857 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 5,140
-0.1%
858 Core i7-5550U 5,139
-0.1%
859 Core i5-6500T 5,138
-0.1%
860 Xeon Silver 4216 5,137
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-3770 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,670 Rank: 762
Rank Name Score Visual
758 Xeon E-2104G 4,671
+0%
759 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,671
+0%
760 Core i7-4910MQ 4,671
+0%
761 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,670
+0%
762 Core i7-3770 4,670
763 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,670
+0%
764 Core i7-4750HQ 4,670
+0%
765 Core i5-7600 4,669
+-0%
766 Core i7-4790T 4,669
+-0%
767 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,668
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3770 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,687 Rank: 710
Rank Name Score Visual
706 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,688
+0%
707 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,688
+0%
708 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,688
+0%
709 Xeon E5-1620 v4 4,687
+0%
710 Core i7-3770 4,687
711 Core i7-7820HK 4,686
+-0%
712 Core i5-8400H 4,685
+-0%
713 Xeon E3-1575M v5 4,685
+-0%
714 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,685
+-0%
715 Core i7-8706G 4,685
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3770 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,662 Rank: 815
Rank Name Score Visual
811 Core i7-8550U 4,663
+0%
812 Core i5-8365U 4,663
+0%
813 Core i5-4440 4,663
+0%
814 Core i5-6440HQ 4,662
+0%
815 Core i7-3770 4,662
816 Core i5-6300HQ 4,661
+-0%
817 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,661
+-0%
818 Xeon W3690 4,661
+-0%
819 Core i7-4800MQ 4,661
+-0%
820 Core i7-4720HQ 4,661
+-0%

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Core i7-3770 Details

Ranking #861 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-3770 delivers a measured overall score of 5023, placing it firmly in the mid-tier of modern CPU benchmarks despite its age. Launched in April 2012, this Ivy Bridge processor is now over 13 years old, making it a relic by today's standards, yet it still holds relevance in legacy systems and budget builds. Its single-core performance of 5143 places it slightly above average, ranking #855 in the single-core list, which reflects its ability to handle lightweight workloads and older software efficiently. However, its multicore score of 4842 ranks it at #798, indicating that while it remains capable in multi-threaded scenarios, it trails significantly behind contemporary processors.

The gap between its single-core and multicore rankings suggests that its primary strength lies in sequential processing rather than parallel workloads. With a base frequency of 3.4 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.9 GHz, the i7-3770 leverages Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver eight threads across its four physical cores, enhancing its efficiency in multitasking environments. The processor is built on a 22 nm process, integrating 1.4 billion transistors into a 160 mm² die, and features 8 MB of L3 cache, which helps maintain performance in memory-intensive tasks. Equipped with Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics, the CPU supports up to three displays and operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz with a burst frequency of 1150 MHz, allowing it to handle basic multimedia and light gaming.

The Core i7-3770 supports DDR3-1600 memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, and operates within a 77 W TDP, offering reasonable power efficiency for its generation. Though it lacks support for newer technologies like AVX-512 and modern PCIe 4.0/5.0 interfaces, its legacy support for AES-NI, AVX, and virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d ensures it remains functional in enterprise and virtualized environments. As of March 2026, the Core i7-3770 serves as a cost-effective solution for users needing reliable performance in office tasks, media playback, or retro gaming, but it is no longer suitable for demanding modern applications or high-end computing.
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Intel Core i7-3770

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3770
Model Number: i7-3770
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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