AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
Intel Core i7 3770 4-core LGA1155
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, with many users reporting massive FPS gains and smoother gameplay compared to previous CPUs. It is also noted for its power efficiency and ease of cooling, though some mention the need for a BIOS update and the lack of a cooler in the box. A few negative reviews highlight platform issues and one user experienced persistent stuttering, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Easy to cool
- Smooth frame rates
- Great value for gamers
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires BIOS update
- Platform upgrade cost
- Not for heavy productivity
- Limited overclocking
Intel Core i7 3770 4-core LGA1155
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this CPU, praising its speed, especially in photo and video editing tasks. It's seen as a solid upgrade for older systems, with good performance and overclocking potential despite being a non-K model. Some concerns about the stock cooler's adequacy under load and the price, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great for photo/video editing
- Good overclocking potential
- Compatible with older boards
- Stable under load with aftermarket cooler
Cons
- Stock cooler inadequate under load
- Premium price compared to AMD
- Not a K model for easy overclocking
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7 3770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core i7 |
| Model | 7800X3D | 3770 |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Threads | 16★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 16 |
| TDP | 120 | 77★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 77★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
Intel Core i7 3770 4-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 3770 4-core LGA1155 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.