i9-10900KF vs i7-3770T

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770T
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.49
Core i9-10900KF
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.45
+314%

Core i9-10900KF outperforms Core i7-3770T by a whopping 314% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1547512
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3814.21
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.2010.74
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$330$509

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-10900KF has 3639% better value for money than i7-3770T.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF 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 i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000N/A
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 i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770T and Core i9-10900KF.

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.

i7-3770T 3.49
i9-10900KF 14.45
+314%

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.

i7-3770T 5444
i9-10900KF 22518
+314%

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.

i7-3770T 597
i9-10900KF 1764
+195%

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.

i7-3770T 1917
i9-10900KF 9032
+371%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 14.45
Recency 29 April 2012 30 April 2020
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i7-3770T has 177.8% lower power consumption.

i9-10900KF, on the other hand, has a 314% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-10900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770T in performance tests.


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