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Intel Core i7 2600K vs Intel Core i7 3770

Intel Core i7 2600K Cpu
Intel Core i7 2600K
Intel Core i7 3770 Cpu
Intel Core i7 3770
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Although the processing cores in Intel’s Sandy Bridge architecture are decidedly similar to Nehalem, the integration of on-die graphics and a ring bus improves performance for mainstream users. Intel’s Quick Sync is this design’s secret weapon, though.Read more
Sandy Bridge is here, and it'll blow you awayRead more
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7 editorial reviews
Today the company is unveiling its full new line of Core i7 and Core i5 processors, accompanying chipsets and Centrino wireless options. Ivy Bridge is a 'tick'...Read more
Intel's long-awaited Ivy Bridge CPU is a strong and efficient performerRead more
Page 2 - Intel Core i7-3770K Architecture; Test SystemRead more
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User rating
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
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4.1 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
2 %
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Full Comparison

General

Intel Core i7 2600KIntel Core i7 2600K
Intel Core i7 3770Intel Core i7 3770
Processor socketLGA 1155LGA 1155
Component forPCPC
Operating modes64-bit64-bit

Processor

Intel Core i7 2600KIntel Core i7 2600K
Intel Core i7 3770Intel Core i7 3770
Clock speed3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Max turbo speed3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Number of cores44
Number of threads88
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95.0 W77.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in
Bus typeDMIDMI
Idle statesyesyes

Integrated Graphics

Intel Core i7 2600KIntel Core i7 2600K
Intel Core i7 3770Intel Core i7 3770
On-board graphics adapteryesyes
TypeIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics adapter base frequency850.0 MHz850.0 MHz

Memory

Intel Core i7 2600KIntel Core i7 2600K
Intel Core i7 3770Intel Core i7 3770
Cache8 MB8 MB
Cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
  • 1066
  • 1333
  • 1333
  • 1600
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32.0 GB32.0 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3 SDRAMDDR3 SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21.0 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory channelsDualDual

Features

Intel Core i7 2600KIntel Core i7 2600K
Intel Core i7 3770Intel Core i7 3770
Thermal monitoring technologiesyesyes
Supported instruction setsAVX
  • AVX
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
Execute disable bityesyes

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