Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i3-8300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-3770 or Intel Core i7-3770 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-3770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3770 Name Intel Core i3-8300
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 8
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8300 is 3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
11.0 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
16 Execution units 24
7 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 62 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 62 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3770 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-8300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Coffee Lake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
240 $ Release price 125 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
13296
13296
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
12532
12532

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3941
3941
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3424
3424

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3868
3868
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2418
2418

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3425
3425
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3351
3351

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1296
1296
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
732
732

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1040
1040
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
851
851

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
669
669
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
633
633

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
158
158
Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
134
134