Core i7-3770K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3770K

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

5,055 Rank: 826
Rank Name Score Visual
822 Core i5-7500T 5,059
+0.1%
823 Xeon E5-1660 v2 5,058
+0.1%
824 Core i3-6167U 5,056
+0%
825 Pentium Gold G4620 5,055
+0%
826 Core i7-3770K 5,055
827 Core i3-8100T 5,054
+-0%
828 Core i7-6820EQ 5,051
-0.1%
829 Core i7-6700HQ 5,051
-0.1%
830 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 5,050
-0.1%
831 Xeon D-1531 5,050
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,881 Rank: 752
Rank Name Score Visual
748 Core i5-10200H 4,884
+0.1%
749 Xeon Silver 4210 4,883
+0%
750 Core i3-7100 4,882
+0%
751 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,882
+0%
752 Core i7-3770K 4,881
753 Core i7-4722HQ 4,881
+0%
754 Core i7 975 4,881
+0%
755 Core i3-1115G4 4,878
-0.1%
756 Core i5-6600 4,877
-0.1%
757 Core i5-4690K 4,877
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,171 Rank: 832
Rank Name Score Visual
828 Xeon E5-2630 v3 5,177
+0.1%
829 Core i5-4570S 5,176
+0.1%
830 Core m7-6Y75 5,172
+0%
831 Athlon 240GE 5,171
+0%
832 Core i7-3770K 5,171
833 Core i7-3930K 5,171
+0%
834 Ryzen 3 5300U 5,169
+-0%
835 Xeon E5-1660 v2 5,168
-0.1%
836 Core i7-3970X 5,167
-0.1%
837 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 5,165
-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 i7-3770K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,674 Rank: 747
Rank Name Score Visual
743 Core i7-4930MX 4,675
+0%
744 Xeon X5660 4,675
+0%
745 Core i7-7820EQ 4,674
+0%
746 Core i7-6700T 4,674
+0%
747 Core i7-3770K 4,674
748 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,674
+0%
749 Core i3-9300T 4,673
+-0%
750 Core i3-9100F 4,673
+-0%
751 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,673
+-0%
752 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,672
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,691 Rank: 696
Rank Name Score Visual
692 Core i7-5775C 4,692
+0%
693 Xeon E3-1245 v3 4,692
+0%
694 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,692
+0%
695 Core i5-9300H 4,691
+0%
696 Core i7-3770K 4,691
697 Xeon E3-1240 v3 4,691
+0%
698 Xeon E3-1231 v3 4,691
+0%
699 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,690
+-0%
700 Core i5-8300H 4,689
+-0%
701 Xeon E3-1535M V5 4,689
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,668 Rank: 802
Rank Name Score Visual
798 Core i5-4460 4,669
+0%
799 Core i5-6500TE 4,668
+0%
800 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,668
+0%
801 Core i5-7400T 4,668
+0%
802 Core i7-3770K 4,668
803 Core i7-8565U 4,668
+0%
804 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,668
+0%
805 Core i5-6500T 4,666
+-0%
806 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
+-0%
807 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,665
-0.1%

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Core i7-3770K Details

Ranked #825 in overall performance among 2060 processors, the Intel Core i7-3770K delivers a balanced mix of single-core and multi-core performance that still holds its own in older benchmarking environments. With a single-core score of 5171 and a multicore score of 4881, the processor shows a relatively narrow gap between its performance categories, indicating a design optimized for both sustained workloads and responsive applications. Its overall score of 5055 places it just behind modern mid-tier CPUs like the Core i3-6167U and Ryzen 5 2600H, but ahead of many current-generation mobile and desktop chips such as the Ryzen 3 5300U and Core i7-6820EQ.

Released in 2013, the Core i7-3770K is now over a decade old, which is evident in its 22 nm process node and FCLGA1155 socket. Despite its age, the chip remains a strong choice for users with legacy systems or those seeking a reliable, overclockable CPU for basic productivity and light gaming. It features a quad-core, eight-thread design with a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.9 GHz, supported by 8 MB of L3 cache and DDR3 1333/1600 memory. The 77 W TDP offers a decent balance between performance and power consumption, though it lacks modern energy-saving features found in newer architectures.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 provides basic visual output with a max frequency of 1150 MHz and support for up to three displays, making it suitable for office use or multimedia playback but not for modern gaming or GPU-intensive tasks. The processor supports a wide array of technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, and Hyper-Threading, which enhance encryption, vector processing, and multitasking performance. It also supports Intel vPro and virtualization extensions like VT-x and VT-d, making it a viable option for business and enterprise environments.

While the Core i7-3770K is no longer competitive with today’s top-tier processors—such as the Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—it remains a capable performer in its class. Its strongest attribute is its single-core performance, which outpaces many modern mobile CPUs. For users still operating on LGA-1155 platforms, the i7-3770K offers a cost-effective upgrade path, particularly for those who prioritize CPU performance over graphics or power efficiency.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-3770K serves as a testament to Intel’s engineering in the early Haswell era. Though dated by today’s standards, it remains a reliable choice for legacy systems, light workloads, and users who value stability and compatibility over cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Core i7-3770K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3770K
Model Number: i7-3770K
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

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
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 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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