Intel Core i7-3770T vs Intel Core i7-8700T

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Intel Core i7-3770T or Intel Core i7-3770T – 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 i7-3770T 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 i7-3770T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8700T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3770T Name Intel Core i7-8700T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 8
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3770T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770T is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8700T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700T is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 12
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3770T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770T 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 i7-8700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700T 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) 1.15 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3770T 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 i7-8700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2018
-- 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
-- Release price 340 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
5578
5578
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
2311
2311

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4931
4931
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
2770
2770

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1337
1337
Intel Core i7-3770T
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
715
715