The Core i7-6700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $16.13 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Up to 13% cheaper – $107.27 vs $123.40
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 77 vs 91 Watts
Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-3770K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$123.4
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
93%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
192
93%
Min 1% FPS
135
94%
Price, $
$107.27
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.55/FPS
100%
Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-3770K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Extreme
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-3770K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $339.00 | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
