Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i7-3770K
The Intel Core i7-3770K comes with an unlocked multiplier and is 100MHz faster out of the box. It also features 4 cores with 8 concurrent threads when using Hyper-Threading. The Core i7 3770K operates at 3.50GHz with a Turbo Boost frequency of 3.90GHz. The Core i7 3770K also misses out on Intel vPro/TXT/VT-d/SIPP technologies.
4
Cores
8
Threads
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.9 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1155
Socket
77 W
TDP
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Integrated Graphics
$145
Price
CPU Snapshot
Release date:Apr 23, 2012Price at Launch:$342
Type:DesktopSocket:Socket LGA 1155
Cores:4Threads:8
Multithreading:Yes
Clocks & Cache
Base Clock:3.5 GHzBoost Clock:3.9 GHz
L2 Cache:1 MBL3 Cache:8 MB
Platform
Codename:Ivy BridgeProcess Size:22 nm
Memory Support:DDR3-1600TDP:77 W
PCIe Support:PCIe 3.0, 16 lanesBox Cooler:Yes
Integrated Features
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Intel HD Graphics 4000
NPU:No
Intel Core i7-14700K
A newer model is available:
Intel Core i7-14700K

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Intel Core i7-3770K pricing

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Price Date
Current $145 Feb 2, 2026
Highest* $346 Dec 13, 2025
Lowest* $97 Jun 5, 2025
Average $206
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

87

Average Score

Based on 30 reviews

9.0

User Score

Based on 734 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Overclocking
  • Power consumption
  • GPU performance greatly improved compared to last generation
  • Support for DirectX 11
  • Driver maturity improved
  • 22 nm production process
  • Turbo Boost to dynamically adjust graphics clocks
  • Completely noiseless
  • HDMI Audio bitstreaming supported
  • Intel HD4000 iGPU significantly faster than HD3000, can be used in Z68series motherboards

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Limited GPU performance
  • No dedicated GPU memory
  • Still only 16 PCIE lanes
  • Early production stepping doesn't overclock as well as current Sandy Bridge
  • Not a huge step up from Sandy Bridge, Average overclocking potential on air
  • Offers only minor performance improvements on highest-end last-generation CPU, Graphics still not comparable to what you get with a discrete video card

Although I didn't spend much time playing Batman: Arkham Origins, I remember the game rather well after testing it on no less than 30 graphics cards and 20 CPUs. Arkham Origins appeared to take full advantage of Unreal Engine 3, it ran smoothly on...

By TechSpot on
85

When put to the test we see that the Ivy Bridge architecture isn’t greatly different to Sandy Bridge, but we were expecting that. Many of our real-world application tests such as Excel 2010, WinRAR, and Photoshop CS5 saw very little difference in perf...

By TechSpot on
96

The advantage of Hyper-Threading makes the Intel Core i7-3770K the most powerful processor of the Ivy Bridge series. With its larger cache and Hyper-Threading, it was able to win this comparison against its smaller brother. It also ran cooler than our...

By techPowerUp! on
70

If you’ve been looking at building a new PC lately, then chances are you’ve heard of Intel’s latest range of CPUs, codenamed Ivy Bridge. The Core i7-3770K is one of the first products in that range, and this month we had the opportunity to take one...

By PCWorld New Zealand on
90

The Ivy Bridge Core i7-3770K doesn't make a giant leap ahead of the previous generation of Core i7 chippery. It’s more of gentle step forward. But the die shrink down to 22nm does make for a far more power efficient chip than the previous generation...

By theregister.co.uk on
100

Intel has confirmed its status as leader in the market for desktop computer CPUs with a new generation of processors that are faster and less power-hungry than their predecessors. Although the gain in performance isn't enormous, it's certainly still...

By DigitalVersus on
90

The 3rd generation Core CPU is a step up from the 2nd generation Core and builds on the success of its predecessor. Through new technology and a smaller manufacturing process, it provides faster performance, a marked improvement in integrated graphics...

By Good Gear Guide on
90

When it comes to productivity, it’s clear that Intel’s processors are the best choice. While some argue it’s not the best bang for buck, just consider the performance-upgrade time frame. Users who have purchased one of the the last two Intel...

By FutureLooks on
90

If you already own a Sandy Bridge PC then it makes little sense to upgrade your existing processor but if you're buying or a building a new PC we have no doubt that Ivy Bridge is the only game in town. Pros: Superb power efficiency, excellent...

By IT Pro Portal on
83

The launch of Ivy Bridge has hardly been discrete. Intel has had arguably had one of its most disorganised product unveilings ever, with dozens of reviewers leaking information early, overclockers posting benchmark scores and Intel themselves changing...

By PC Authority on
80

We do a quick runthrough of benchmarks tests @ 4.8GHz on the new...

By VR-Zone on
70

Interestingly, Intel's own literature suggests the biggest beneficiaries of its 22nm process node will be server and smartphone processors. What Intel is saying is that its 22nm processors will bring lower power consumption and enable it to finally...

By The Inquirer on
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