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Intel BX80637I73770

Core i7-3770

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.4GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date: Q1 2012.

Average Bench: 69% (423rd of 1442)

more Based on 278,207 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 1F8BFBFF000306A9, 00004E414C206472, 4920555043070506, 0000000000000000, 4920555043080306, 1FABFBFF000306A9, 00003F0000103FFF Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 3770 @ 3.4GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 @ 3.30 GHZ

The Intel Core i7-3770 is an Ivy Bridge processor. With four cores and eight threads the 3770 has excellent single , dual and multi-core performance. Comparing the 3770 to the 4770K shows that the 4770K leads by 11% at stock speeds and, thanks to an unlocked multiplier on the 4770K, by 15% at overclocked frequencies. The i7-3770 has a very strong performance profile which includes multi-core capabilities that are likely to be overkill for the majority of desktop users. Comparing the 3770 to the 3770K shows that the unlocked 3770K allows for, on average, an additional 8% increase in performance. [Mar '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 57%Average: 69% Great: 76%
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 55%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3770 averaged 31.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 83Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 91.3Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3770 is just 19.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3770 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 449Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 436Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 278,207 samples)
Rank 42369%
Min Avg Max
71.5 Memory 83 93.1
67.2 1-Core 91.3 101
126 2-Core 174 198
68.1% 116 Pts
Min Avg Max
213 4-Core 299 345
324 8-Core 436 497
45.9% 368 Pts
Min Avg Max
332 64-Core 449 498
27.8% 449 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
80.9% Excellent
Memory 91.9
1-Core 100
2-Core 197
76% 130 Pts
4-Core 388
8-Core 491
56% 440 Pts
64-Core 485
30% 485 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
79% Very good
Memory 89.9
1-Core 101
2-Core 196
75% 129 Pts
4-Core 375
8-Core 492
55% 433 Pts
64-Core 492
30% 492 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
72.4% Very good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 99.6
2-Core 184
71% 122 Pts
4-Core 337
8-Core 495
52% 416 Pts
64-Core 492
30% 492 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
71.1% Very good
Memory 81.6
1-Core 99.1
2-Core 182
70% 121 Pts
4-Core 328
8-Core 496
51% 412 Pts
64-Core 494
31% 494 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,770,862 CPUs tested

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Gaming 8%
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Desktop
Desktop 63%
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Workstation
Workstation 8%
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Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7010

CPU
Core i7-3770Intel  $297Bench 69%, 278,207 samples3,544x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples2,190x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples984x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples933x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples466x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples184x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples180x
RAM
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples226x
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 53%, 17,809 samples158x
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 4x4GBMicronBench 56%, 6,584 samples152x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $325

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3770 Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi7-3770
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$283.00 - $305.00
Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.9 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP77 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,072

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3rd gen Intel Core processor feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology...

Models:BX80637I73770, BXC80637I73770, CM8063701211600

Added 10 years ago.
USA-User
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9,840

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

ASUS tower from Fry's has run flawless for 10 years now. Its i7-3770 is fast enough for anything I throw at it.

GBR-User
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5,782

Poor

6 days ago.

very good cpu, does its job good and stays cool. overall very good for £30

DEU-User
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5,743

Poor

14 days ago.

Best CPU 2012 used for 8 Years 24/7 Power using!

CAN-User
Avatar level
4,960

Terrible

1 month ago.

Still a beat of a cpu that handles any task in 2023

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,950

Good

7 months ago.

Surprisingly not as superior to the i5-2nd Gen as I expected, but still better and offering much better stability in gaming when trying to play newer titles with lowest settings, I got mine in a HP system which sadly is not full featured, if I could use the Virtualization in this system I am sure I would enjoy the i7 I have much more. for a 10 year old CPU it does well

VNM-User
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3,709

Disliked

12 months ago.

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,510

Excellent

11 months ago.

I have one and its is pretty powerfull

Comment 

Despite not a K version, rocksolid performance and with a bit ram and SSD you can do heavy stuff, even a small server is perfectly smooth once installed, power enough in virtualisation—Aug '15

PAK-User
Avatar level
3,304

Excellent

5 days ago.

It's good processor if you wanna play some heavy games but if you have a good graphics card like rtx 3070 or 2080 it's best and can be considered in high end computers...

BGR-User
Avatar level
2,882

Good

6 months ago.

Still very powerful CPU. Hits 4.15 Ghz with intel stock cooler and a good P67 board.

ZAF-User
Avatar level
2,790

Good

1 month ago.

This CPU is old, but still today performs well with latest games with a good graphics card. Almost time for upgrade now.

BEL-User
Avatar level
2,534

Excellent

2 months ago.

Really decent and (pretty) fast. paired with a gtx 1050 ti, Makes it awesome bank for the buck. Of course you don't have to pay 256 dollars (wich is too much) so you could buy that for a decent price on ebay.

ISR-User
Avatar level
2,340

Good

3 years ago.

too expensive for basically no reason, every option is better.

PER-User
Avatar level
2,188

Excellent

5 months ago.

me gusta por que me ha corrido los juegos que he querido en muy buena resolución

NZL-User
Avatar level
2,130

Poor

1 month ago.

Great considering how old it is. Still get high FPS on 2019/2020 games

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,072

Very good

10 years ago.

IRL-User
Avatar level
1,702

Excellent

3 years ago.

it is a great cpu if you are on a budget and even though it is getting quite old now it is still a very strong cpu ofr gaming

MKD-User
Avatar level
1,304

Good

16 months ago.

Very strong and good for Gaming and editing even today with all 6, 7, 8 gens out, he can outperform many of them the CPU rock in gaming with good GPU and RAM LOL and if you have a new one, you are set for good. Just awesome CPU in general for the price I just bought it for 130€ with my GTX 1060 6GB and 16GB DDR3 1600 and SSD Win 10 Pro on 1080p any game on Ultra no problem.

CRI-User
Avatar level
1,218

Poor

20 months ago.

Since 2012 I use this processor that is not K in a stable frequency of 4.2 Ghz, it opens everything very fast with 16 GB RAM at 2400 Mhz and I configured the Bios to put an M.2 adapter in it with an M.2 Samsung Evo 970 read and writes at 1500MB / s to a P8Z77-V LE PLUS board.

Comment 

can be overclocked to 4.1-4.2-4.3 Mhz without spendind a lot, yet 3 years old and not so far form the best actual cpu!—Aug '15

BHS-User
Avatar level
148

Good

5 years ago.

Had one since it came out, runs a little hotter than it should, but Ive used it for everything form AutoCAD, Photoshop, Heavy gaming and Emulation.

SLE-User
Avatar level
32

Good

5 years ago.

I work fine and perfect performance

FakeMichau
Avatar level
4

Excellent

4 years ago.

After oc, it's a beast for this old of a cpu

KrazyFox
Avatar level
4

Excellent

4 years ago.

3rd Gen i7-3770 performs great in 2020. The unlocked i7-3770K is a tad better cause able to Overclock. With a slight OC@ 4.15GHz with basic fan cooler, Asus ROG Maximus V Gene Z77, 2x4GB DDR3 PC3-12800 @1600MHz, GTX 970, 600 Watt Power Supply. When stressed using 3DMark Time Spy Extreme 4K the temp will get to 80c. Able to perform Video Editing & Rendering at 1080p but is bit slow compared to i7-6700K & even slower to newer CPU's with 6 or 8 cores. Able to play most current games with a GTX 1080ti however does bottleneck & FPS is lower than expected. All Ivy Bridge cpu's do not support 4K as it lacks HEVC ability, need 4th Gen Haswell or newer. In 2020, we have 10th Generation Intel CPU's & AMD Ryzen series or Threadripper with DDR4 memory at high speeds. So for a cpu of 7 gens ago still going strong for those staying at 1080p resolution. In time, move up from Ivy Bridge to Skylake or Coffee Lake for 4K as it'll be very affordable. The i7-3770 is a keeper & useable probably until 2022. Best budget cpu around for $50. The i7-3770K is in demand & very overpriced at $120 to $150. You can build an i7-3770 PC for well under $400 (case, mobo, psu, ram, cpu, GXT 760, 500GB HDD). However, for $1,300 you can purchase a current PC that has more potential & longer life expectancy. For those with little or no financial limitations can spend $4k to $6k to have Top of the Line everything. AMD built PC's are a little cheaper than Intel as could save $100 to $200 but there are a few Cons as to why AMD is cheaper. Beware of Retail pre-built systems at Walmart, Best Buy & other stores as hidden facts that the manufacturer & retailers fails to tell you. They are generally overpriced & built with lesser quality parts. Marketing schemes & how things are worded make you think you are getting a Deal. Maybe you are or maybe Not. Do your homework & find out what you are really getting for your money. Stay within your means & your budget as it does not pay to go into debt & pay interest. Enjoy life, be happy & safe.

zrad
Avatar level
4

Good

3 years ago.

TOP

RussianGeek
Avatar level
4

Poor

3 years ago.

Too hot but not too fast

propeapod
Avatar level
4

Excellent

2 years ago.

old but lightning fast

joeybab3
Avatar level
2

Average

5 years ago.

It's survived for something like 6 or 7 years and is still kicking so

Scoutastic
Avatar level
2

Excellent

5 years ago.

Best budget i7 on the market.

bartCharon
Avatar level
2

Excellent

4 years ago.

University Surplus Sales.

pepepaco
Avatar level
2

Excellent

3 years ago.

The Top 83% score cpu is the 3770K overclocked not 3770.

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