Intel Core i7-2600K vs Intel Core i7-3770K
The Intel Core i7-3770K leads on gaming, scoring 44.3 — about 9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-2600K. For gaming the Intel Core i7-3770K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The Intel Core i7-3770K comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the Intel Core i7-2600K is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i7-3770K costs around 5% more. The Intel Core i7-3770K wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core i7-2600KIntelLGA1155 | Core i7-3770KIntelLGA1155our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 40.5 | 44.3 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 20.3 | 21.3 ★ |
| AI | 12 | 12.7 ★ |
| VR | 40.5 | 44.3 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 71.2 | 74.4 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 35.7 | 35.8 ★ |
| AI | 21.1 | 21.3 ★ |
| VR | 71.2 | 74.4 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 70.6 | 72.4 ★ |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz ★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Gaming Index | 38 | 42 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 5100 | 5600 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 95 W | 77 W ★ |
| RRP | £250 ★ | £262 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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