Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA1155
Intel
43 Overall Score
vs
Intel 5120
Intel
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA1155
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
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Budget
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 | Intel 5120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 3770 | 5120 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 22★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 14★ |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8 | 28★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 19.25★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1155 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 77★ | 105 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA11550.490score per dollar
vs
Intel 51200.174score per dollar
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA1155 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel 5120
Scores 50 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 25 specs.
