Xeon Gold 6338 vs i7-3770

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.04
Xeon Gold 6338
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
21.29
+427%

Xeon Gold 6338 outperforms Core i7-3770 by a whopping 427% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1407252
Place by popularity20not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.61no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.979.83
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads864
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C81 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB6 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data64

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.

i7-3770 4.04
Xeon Gold 6338 21.29
+427%

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.

i7-3770 6412
Xeon Gold 6338 33814
+427%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.04 21.29
Recency 29 April 2012 1 April 2021
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 8 64
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 205 Watt

i7-3770 has 166.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6338, on the other hand, has a 427% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Gold 6338 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770 is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6338 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770 and Xeon Gold 6338, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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