Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
Intel
44 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
AMD
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
78 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge processor is generally well-received, with many users reporting significant performance boosts over i5 CPUs, especially in gaming and server tasks. However, a few negative reviews mention receiving used or damaged units, and one user experienced a non-functional processor. Overall, the product offers good value for upgrading older LGA 1155 systems, but buyers should be cautious about packaging and authenticity.
Pros
- Significant performance boost over i5
- Great for gaming and server tasks
- Fast shipping and delivery
- Good value for upgrading old systems
- Low latency and high efficiency
Cons
- Some units arrived used or damaged
- One unit was non-functional
- Packaging may lack authenticity
- No notable speed improvement in graphics processing
- YouTube playback still hangs for some users
Performance boost 6
Product condition 3
Shipping speed 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 3
Packaging authenticity 2
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 3770 | 9600X |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Granite Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 6★ |
| Threads | 8 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AMD Socket AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24★ |
| TDP | 77 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 88★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
- Strong single thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
No current pricing available
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.