Ryzen 3 3300X vs i7-3770S

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770S
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
3.91
Ryzen 3 3300X
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.48
+117%

Ryzen 3 3300X outperforms Core i7-3770S by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1443892
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.5030.71
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.6712.29
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)24 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$330$120

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 3 3300X has 6042% better value for money than i7-3770S.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X 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 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size160 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °C95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
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 Ryzen 3 3300X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

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 i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 3 3300X.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 3.91
Ryzen 3 3300X 8.48
+117%

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
Ryzen 3 3300X 13425
+117%

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
Ryzen 3 3300X 1711
+160%

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 2232
Ryzen 3 3300X 5940
+166%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.91 8.48
Recency 29 April 2012 24 April 2020
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm

Ryzen 3 3300X has a 116.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 3 3300X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770S in performance tests.


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