Comparing Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularityValue for money2.976.56Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesno dataIntel Core i3Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)Release date29 April 2012 (11 years old)5 October 2017 (6 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$324$117Current price$83 (0.3x MSRP)$157 (1.3x MSRP)
Value for money
Performance per price, higher is better.
i3-8100 has 121% better value for money than i7-3770.
Technical specs
Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)Threads84Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHzBoost clock speed3.9 GHz3.6 GHzBus supportno data4 × 8 GT/sL1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)L3 cache8192 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm14 nmDie size160 mm2126 mm2Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °CNumber of transistors1,400 millionno data64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility-+Unlocked multiplier--
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1151Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt65 Watt
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2AES-NI++AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++Turbo Boost Technology2.0-Hyper-Threading Technology+-TSX--Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++SIPPno data-FDI+no data
Security technologies
Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT+-EDB++Secure Key++MPXno data+Identity Protection++SGXno dataYes with Intel® MEOS Guardno data+Anti-Theft+no data
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400Maximum memory size32 GB64 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s37.5 GB/sECC memory support-+
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card CompareIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel UHD Graphics 630Max video memoryno data64 GBQuick Sync Video++Clear Videono data+Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHzInTru 3D++
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 integrated GPUs.
Number of displays supported33
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
4K resolution supportno data+Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24HzMax resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60HzMax resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
DirectXno data12OpenGLno data4.5
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100.
PCIe version3.03.0PCI Express lanesno data16
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i3-8100 by 4% in our combined benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
Core i7-3770 outperforms Core i3-8100 by 4% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i3-8100 outperforms Core i7-3770 by 85% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i3-8100 outperforms Core i7-3770 by 47% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Core i7-3770 and Core i3-8100. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 6.1 Mh/s no data
Advantages and disadvantages
Performance score 4.18 4.01 Integrated graphics card 1.17 3.07 Recency 29 April 2012 5 October 2017 Threads 8 4 Cost $324 $117 Boost clock speed 3900 3600 Base clock speed 3400 2800 Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 65 Watt
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