Intel Core i7-3770K Review

Introducing the Core i7-3770K! This Desktop processor is a marvel in Intel's high-end range. Debuted in 2012, it's packed with 4 cores and 8 threads. It operates at a base clock speed of 3.5GHz, can ramp up to 3.9GHz, and has a power consumption of 77W, ready to supercharge your gaming system. The Core i7-3770K is built on the Ivy Bridge 22nm platform and belongs to the esteemed Core i7 series.

And guess what? The Core i7-3770K is the ultimate successor to Intel's previous-gen gaming champion, the Core i7-2600K. The Core i7-2600K was based on the legendary Sandy Bridge and 32nm process, and it made its grand entrance into the gaming scene back in 2010. But now, it's time for the Core i7-3770K to take the throne and conquer the gaming world!

The Intel Core i7 3rd Generation boasts the Ivy Bridge architecture, which brings 22nm processors to the mainstream for the first time. But there's more to this story than just a smaller size. Get ready for some serious performance upgrades!

The Core i7-3770K takes the best parts of the Ivy Bridge architecture, which gives you 15% more instructions processed per cycle (IPC) on average, and shrinks it down to a 22nm process. This creates a super powerful chip that performs awesome in all our tests, especially considering the competitive price, compatibility with most existing LGA1155 motherboards, ability to overclock, and included cooler. Basically, it's a win-win!

The wait is finally over! The Intel Core i7 3 Gen is here, and the Intel Core i7-3770K might just be the perfect example of what this new generation brings to the table. It keeps the same core and thread count (4 cores and 8 threads) as its predecessor, the Core i7-2600K. But thanks to the new, smaller 22nm manufacturing process, it delivers significantly better performance while using less power.

The Intel Core i7-3770K launched on Apr 2012 for $294, which is pretty much the same price as the last-generation Core i7-2600K. At least there's no crazy price hike this generation!

Shrinking down to a 22nm process gives the Core i7-3770K a whopping 15% boost in IPC (instructions per clock). Basically, compared to a similar CPU from the last generation (Core i7 2 Gen) clocked at the same speed, you'll get 15% better performance. It might not be a huge difference in everyday tasks, but it's still something.

The high number of threads (over 7!) in the Intel Core i7-3770K makes it a monster for tasks that use all the cores at once (multi-threaded workloads), especially for the price. If you edit a lot of videos or work with giant spreadsheets, the Core i7-3770K will give you a noticeable performance boost.

The Intel Core i7-3770K is another impressive addition to Intel's 3 Gen of Core i7 processors. It boasts 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of up to 3.9 GHz. While the specs might not look super top-of-the-line on paper, the real-world performance you get for your $294 is fantastic.

Heads up! If you already have a Core i7-2600K, this new generation doesn't offer a huge jump in performance. You might be better off waiting a year to upgrade or spending more on a higher-end CPU.

Intel has been struggling lately to keep up with the new FX processors. This has forced them to get creative with their existing lineup. The Intel Core i7-3770K isn't exactly new - it's basically a Core i7-2600K with a higher clock speed. But there's one more twist...

One of the best things about the Intel Core i7-3770K is that it comes with a free CPU cooler! You can grab the Core i7-3770K for $294 without having to spend extra on cooling.

The Intel Core i7-3770K comes with a basic heatsink cooler, nothing fancy. But it gets the job done for this low-power CPU (TDP of 77W). You won't need a fancy aftermarket cooler unless you want to overclock it.

Can you game on Intel's Core i7 CPU? Absolutely! We got a solid 77% score in our gaming benchmarks.

Building on the success of mainstream Core i7 CPUs, Intel is now attacking the high-end market with the Core i7-3770K processors, available since Apr 2012.