i7-7820EQ vs i7-3770S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770S
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
3.89
Core i7-7820EQ
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.75
+22.1%

Core i7-7820EQ outperforms Core i7-3770S by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14561266
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.58no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency5.669.99
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$330$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplierno data31
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ 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)
SocketFCLGA1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 630
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 i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770S and Core i7-7820EQ.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-3770S 3.89
i7-7820EQ 4.75
+22.1%

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.

i7-3770S 6182
i7-7820EQ 7542
+22%

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.

i7-3770S 658
i7-7820EQ 746
+13.4%

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.

i7-3770S 2234
+16.2%
i7-7820EQ 1922

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.89 4.75
Integrated graphics card 1.18 3.11
Recency 29 April 2012 3 January 2017
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

i7-7820EQ has a 22.1% higher aggregate performance score, 163.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7820EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770S in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770S is a desktop processor while Core i7-7820EQ is a notebook one.


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