Intel · Core i7 · 2012 · LGA1155
The Intel Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor with 4 cores, released in 2012 at an MSRP of $332. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the 3rd Gen platform, and fits the LGA1155 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Ivy Bridge" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 8 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i7-3770K has a base clock of 3.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.9 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Ivy Bridge" silicon on a 22nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR3 memory. With a TDP of 77W, the Core i7-3770K sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the HD 4000 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 1MB of L2, and 8MB of L3 cache.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i7 |
| Series | 3rd Gen |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2012 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 1MB |
| L3 cache | 8MB |
| TDP | 77W |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| Process | 22nm |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | HD 4000 |
| Chipsets | Z77, H77, B75, Z75, Z68, H67, P67 |
| Launch MSRP | $332 |
| Part number | BX80637I73770K |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8063701211700 |