The Core i7-8700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770S and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only CA$2.86 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770S
- Up to 1% cheaper – CA$292.14 vs CA$295.00
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3770S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$295
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
100%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
90%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, CA$
CA$292.14
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.7/FPS
91%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3770S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3770S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3770S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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