i3-1000NG4 vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.07
+82.5%
Core i3-1000NG4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 9 Watt
2.23

Core i7-3770K outperforms Core i3-1000NG4 by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14111840
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.71no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Ice Lake
Power efficiency5.0023.45
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ice Lake-Y (2020)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)18 March 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size160 mm2123 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 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
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA 1044
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4. 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s58.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno dataYes, at 120Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i3-1000NG4.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-3770K 4.07
+82.5%
i3-1000NG4 2.23

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 6472
+82.9%
i3-1000NG4 3539

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.

i7-3770K 712
i3-1000NG4 1259
+76.8%

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.

i7-3770K 2500
+9.6%
i3-1000NG4 2280

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-3770K 5536
i3-1000NG4 5771
+4.2%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-3770K 22190
+140%
i3-1000NG4 9257

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-3770K 7229
+129%
i3-1000NG4 3151

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-3770K 6.39
+154%
i3-1000NG4 16.2

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i7-3770K 8
+183%
i3-1000NG4 3

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i7-3770K 1.65
+10.7%
i3-1000NG4 1.49

WinRAR 4.0

WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using 'Best' setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.

i7-3770K 3698
+49.8%
i3-1000NG4 2468

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.07 2.23
Integrated graphics card 1.18 4.71
Recency 29 April 2012 18 March 2020
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 9 Watt

i7-3770K has a 82.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-1000NG4, on the other hand, has 299.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 755.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1000NG4 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while Core i3-1000NG4 is a notebook one.


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