The Core i7-8700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $63.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i7-3770 – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770
- Up to 42% cheaper than the Core i7-8700K – $85.59 vs $148.65
- A better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than the Core i7-8700K – 77 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3770 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, €
€148.65
57%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
64%
Core i7-3770
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
90%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, €
€85.59
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.50/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3770 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 i7-3770 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-3770 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 i7-3770
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $278.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
