Atom C3338 vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.07
+526%
Atom C3338
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 8 Watt
0.65

Core i7-3770K outperforms Atom C3338 by a whopping 526% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13992751
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.620.06
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Atom
Power efficiency5.006.83
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Goldmont (2016−2017)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)22 February 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$27

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3770K has 933% better value for money than Atom C3338.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier3515
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1310
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt8.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data-
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4: 1866
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s14.936 GB/s
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 i7-3770K and Atom C3338 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338.

PCIe version3.03
PCI Express lanes1610
USB revisionno data3
Total number of SATA portsno data10
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data10
Number of USB portsno data8
Integrated LANno data4x2.5/1 GBE

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.

i7-3770K 4.07
+526%
Atom C3338 0.65

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.

i7-3770K 6466
+529%
Atom C3338 1028

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.07 0.65
Recency 29 April 2012 22 February 2017
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 8 Watt

i7-3770K has a 526.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Atom C3338, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 862.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770K is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom C3338 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while Atom C3338 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770K and Atom C3338, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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