Intel Core i7 3770T Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$90
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5416
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.7 GHz

Intel Core i7 3770T review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

5.5

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.5

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.7

Integrated Graphics

Poor
5.5

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

6.7

User reviews

30.0%

2.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.0
(14)
amazon
5.0
(3)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Good
  • 2.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.7

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.6

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-3770T is a third-generation Ivy Bridge desktop processor featuring 4 cores and 8 threads via Hyper-Threading, operating at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with a max turbo boost of 3.7 GHz. It is distinguished by its low 45W Thermal Design Power (TDP), making it highly energy-efficient for small form factor builds, and it includes 8 MB of Smart Cache along with integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000. Its primary advantages include excellent power-to-performance efficiency for its era and support for up to 32 GB of DDR3-1600 memory on the LGA 1155 socket. However, its main drawbacks are the locked multiplier which prevents overclocking, an outdated architecture that lacks support for modern instruction sets like AVX2, and a reliance on the discontinued LGA 1155 platform which limits future upgrade paths.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 3770T

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.5

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.7

Integrated Graphics

3.6
Intel Core i7 3770T has a technical score of 3.56 points, which is lower than that of 93.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

6.7

User reviews

30.0%

2.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.0
(14)
amazon
5.0
(3)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.5
Intel Core i7 3770T has a user score of 5.49 points, which is lower than that of 99.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
2.7
Intel Core i7 3770T has a popularity of 2.7 points, which is higher than 77.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.6
Intel Core i7 3770T has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 82.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Core i7 3770T belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1155
Intel Core i7 3770T uses the LGA1155 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i7 3770T uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i7 3770T has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
Intel Core i7 3770T offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i7 3770T offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.7 GHz
Intel Core i7 3770T reaches a boost clock of 3.7 GHz which is lower than that of 72.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.5 GHz
Intel Core i7 3770T has a base clock of 4x2.5 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

22 nm
Intel Core i7 3770T uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 22 nm
Intel Core i7 3770T is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
Intel Core i7 3770T has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
Intel Core i7 3770T has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
Intel Core i7 3770T has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Intel Core i7 3770T supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i7 3770T supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1600 MHz
Intel Core i7 3770T supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.6% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
Intel Core i7 3770T supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i7 3770T includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 4000
Intel Core i7 3770T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 69.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

16
Intel Core i7 3770T has 16 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 56.5% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

650 MHz
Intel Core i7 3770T has an integrated GPU clock of 650 MHz which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i7 3770T supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 53% of processors and equal to 4.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i7 3770T has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i7 3770T has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

1 seconds
Intel Core i7 3770T has a turbo duration of 1 seconds which is longer than that of 96.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core i7 3770T does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 3770T vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i7 3770T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i7 3770T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Core i7 3770T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i7 3770T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.65x more popular
    Intel Core i7 3770T is more popular than the average processor (2.65 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Core i7 3770T is more popular than the average processor (2.65 vs 1.000).2.65 vs 1
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 3770T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i7 3770T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 3.57x cheaper
    Intel Core i7 3770T is cheaper than the average processor (£70 vs £250).
    Intel Core i7 3770T is cheaper than the average processor (£70 vs £250).£70 vs £250
  • 85.7% higher GPU clock speed
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.650 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 3770T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Core i7 3770T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 85.7% higher GPU clock speed
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i7 3770T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 8 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i7 3770T has an older release date than the average processor (2,012 vs 2,020).
    April 2012
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 3770T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 3770T does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 60.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (582 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 45.9% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (262 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 26.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,814 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 57.3% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,189 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 14% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 3770T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 60% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,917 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 48.6% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,416 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 79.8% weaker overclocked performance
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower overclocked performance than the average processor (1,830 vs 9,051). The average processor scores 9,051 in overclocked PassMark.
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 3770T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 3770T uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 71.7% fewer transistors
    Intel Core i7 3770T has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced foundry
    Intel Core i7 3770T uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i7 3770T supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 3770T has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i7 3770T uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 4,000 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i7 3770T does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 27 seconds shorter turbo duration
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (1 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
  • 60.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (582 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (582 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.582 vs 1,471
  • 45.9% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (262 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (262 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.262 vs 484
  • 57.3% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,189 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,189 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,189 vs 2,783
  • 26.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,814 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,814 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,814 vs 2,483
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 14% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 3770T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i7 3770T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 60% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,917 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i7 3770T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,917 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,917 vs 4,793

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Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i7 3770T?

  • Extremely low power consumption with a 45W TDP, making it ideal for small form factor (SFF) builds or home servers.
  • Hyper-threading support (4 cores/8 threads) provides a significant multi-core performance boost over older i5 models.
  • Still highly capable for general office productivity, web browsing, and 1080p media consumption.
  • Includes advanced features like VT-d and vPro, which are beneficial for virtualization and remote management in server setups.
  • Affordable 'end-of-life' upgrade path for users looking to maximize the life of existing LGA 1155 motherboards.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 3770T?

  • Locked multiplier prevents any meaningful overclocking compared to 'K' series variants.
  • Struggles with modern AAA games, often acting as a bottleneck for newer high-end GPUs.
  • Limited to outdated DDR3 memory, which lacks the bandwidth and speed of modern DDR4 or DDR5 standards.
  • Integrated HD 4000 graphics are very basic and insufficient for anything beyond simple desktop tasks or very old games.
  • Significant efficiency gap compared to modern processors; even entry-level 10th Gen i3 chips now outperform it in most benchmarks.

Expert reviews

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026

The PassMark comparison between the Intel Core i7-3770 and i7-3770T highlights a trade-off between performance and energy efficiency. The i7-3770 leads in power with a 3.40 GHz base clock (up to 3.9 GHz) and is approximately 16% faster in multi-threaded tasks, with a 77W TDP. Conversely, the i7-3770T offers superior energy efficiency at 45W TDP but operates at a lower 2.50 GHz base...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026

The Intel Core i7-3770T is a 22nm Ivy Bridge quad-core desktop processor with a 2.5 GHz base clock, 3.7 GHz turbo, and 8 threads, producing a CPU Mark score of roughly 5,416. Key pros include exceptional 45W TDP power efficiency, making it ideal for small form factor (SFF) PCs, along with Intel HD 4000 graphics and AVX instruction support. Primary cons involve limited raw processing...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i7-3770S offers superior performance over the i7-3770T, featuring a 3.1 GHz base and 3.9 GHz turbo clock, resulting in roughly 111111-12% higher benchmark scores. While the i7-3770S provides better speed, its 65W TDP makes it less efficient than the 45W i7-3770T. The i7-3770T is ideal for low-power, small-form-factor systems but carries a significant performance...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i7-3770T is a 3rd-generation "Ivy Bridge" desktop processor designed for high energy efficiency in compact systems, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a 2.50 GHz base frequency. It offers a 45W TDP, 8 MB L3 cache, and supports DDR3 memory and virtualization, with Geekbench results reflecting its status as a functional legacy chip. Key drawbacks include a locked...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
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The Intel Core i7-3770T is a 2012 "Ivy Bridge" processor (4 cores/8 threads) designed for energy efficiency, featuring a 2.50 GHz base clock and a low 45W Thermal Design Power (TDP). It provides capable multitasking for its era but operates with lower performance compared to standard 77W desktop counterparts, with benchmarks showing it is roughly 16% slower in multi-threaded tasks...Read more

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ginjfo.com
27/04/2012

The Intel Core i7-3770T is a third-generation 22nm Ivy Bridge processor designed for energy efficiency, offering a 45W TDP with 4 cores and 8 threads. It features a 2.5 GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.7 GHz, delivering performance comparable to the higher-power Sandy Bridge i7-2600K while consuming significantly less energy. Key benefits include improved Intel HD Graphics 4000...Read more

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nexthardware.com
24/04/2012

The Nexthardware review of the Intel Core i7-3770K highlights the transition to a 22nm process using Tri-Gate 3D transistors, which improves power efficiency and officializes PCI-Express 3.0 support on the LGA 1155 socket. While CPU-bound performance shows only a modest 5-15% increase over Sandy Bridge, the integrated HD 4000 graphics engine delivers a significant, up to 60% boost...Read more

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