i9-14900HX vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.07
Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.74
+606%

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Core i7-3770K by a whopping 606% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1411158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.71no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency5.0049.45
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year 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 i9-14900HX 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/s157 MHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
Number of transistors0 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX. 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
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX 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 i9-14900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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
i9-14900HX 28.74
+606%

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
i9-14900HX 45650
+605%

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
i9-14900HX 2702
+279%

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
i9-14900HX 15889
+536%

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
i9-14900HX 19451
+169%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.07 28.74
Integrated graphics card 1.18 5.58
Recency 29 April 2012 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 32
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 55 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 606.1% higher aggregate performance score, 372.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 500% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while Core i9-14900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770K and Core i9-14900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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