Xeon D-2733NT vs i7-3770

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	1404	757
Place by popularity	20	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.61	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Server
Power efficiency	4.96	12.06
Architecture codename	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
Release date	29 April 2012 (12 years ago)	24 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$294	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT 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 cores	4 (Quad-Core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	8	16
Base clock speed	3.4 GHz	2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.9 GHz	3.2 GHz
Bus rate	5 GT/s	no data
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	8 MB (shared)	15 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	22 nm	10 nm
Die size	160 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	105 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	67 °C	no data
Number of transistors	1,400 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	FCLGA1155	FCBGA2579
Power consumption (TDP)	77 Watt	80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX	Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
QuickAssist	no data	+
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	+
Idle States	+	no data
Thermal Monitoring	+	+
FDI	+	no data
Deep Learning Boost	-	+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	+
EDB	+	+
Secure Key	+	no data
Identity Protection	+	-
SGX	no data	Yes with Intel® SPS
Anti-Theft	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+
EPT	+	no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR4
Maximum memory size	32 GB	1 TB
Max memory channels	2	4
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	-	+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	Intel HD Graphics 4000	N/A
Quick Sync Video	+	-
Clear Video HD	+	no data
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	no data
InTru 3D	+	no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported

3

no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT.

PCIe version	3.0	4.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	32
USB revision	no data	3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	no data	24
Number of USB ports	no data	4
Integrated LAN	no data	+

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.

---

Pros & cons summary

---

Performance score	4.11	10.40
Recency	29 April 2012	24 February 2022
Physical cores	4	8
Threads	8	16
Chip lithography	22 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	77 Watt	80 Watt

---

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770 and Xeon D-2733NT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.

---