Core i5-6600K vs Core i7-3770: which is better
Intel Core i5-6600K (desktop, 2015) against Intel Core i7-3770 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i7-3770 is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 6,410 vs 6,311).
- Core i5-6600K is 12% faster per core.
- Core i5-6600K is $5 cheaper ($62 vs $67).
- Core i5-6600K gives 7% more performance per dollar.
- Core i7-3770 has a lower TDP: 77 W vs 91 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1151 and LGA1155): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-6600K | Core i7-3770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 6,311 | 6,410 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,314 | 2,069 |
| US price | from $62 | from $67 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 91 W | 77 W |
| Max power | 91 W | 77 W |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR3L | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 2133 MT/s | 1600 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 14 nm (Intel) | 22 nm (Intel) |
| Architecture | Skylake | Ivy Bridge |
| Series | 6th Gen Core | 3rd Gen Core |
| Release year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 530 | HD Graphics 4000 |