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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-3770

The Core i7-2700K is same performance as the Core i7-3770 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 19% more expensive – $332 vs $278

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Up to 19% cheaper – $278 vs $332
Up to 20% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Core i7-2700K

326FPS

Core i7-3770

326FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-2700K

209FPS

Core i7-3770

209FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-2700K

138FPS

Core i7-3770

138FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-2700K

189FPS

Core i7-3770

189FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-2700K

543FPS

Core i7-3770

543FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-2700K

575FPS

Core i7-3770

575FPS

Overwatch 22023

520FPS

520FPS

400FPS

400FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-2700K

10%

Core i7-3770

10%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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8 MB

8 MB

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Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz

Core i7-3770

3.4 GHz

Core i7-2700K has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i7-2700K

3.9 GHz

Core i7-3770

3.9 GHz

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Core i7-2700K

95W

Core i7-3770

77W

Core i7-3770 draws 18W less power.

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Core i7-2700K

Core i7-3770

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LGA1155

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LGA1155

Sandy Bridge

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Ivy Bridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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Intel HD 4000

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2700K or Core i7-3770?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-2700K or Core i7-3770?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-2700K and Core i7-3770?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-2700K scores 10/100, Core i7-3770 scores 10/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-2700K or Core i7-3770 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-2700K or Core i7-3770?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.