intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock54W
TDPIntel Core i3-4170
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock77W
TDPIntel Core i7-3770K
Intel Core i3-4170
Intel Core i3-4170
$117 • Apr 2014
Intel Core i7-3770K
$313 • Apr 2012
Intel Core i7-3770K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-4170 | Intel Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 3.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 54 W | 77 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 3.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4400 | Intel HD 4000 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Haswell) | Core i7 (Ivy Bridge) |
| Process Size | 22nm | 22nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1150 | intel socket 1155 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 177 mm² | 160 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1400 million | 1400 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i7-3770K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i7-3770K
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.5GHz
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