Intel Core i7-3770K Review: A Small Step Up From Sandy Bridge
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One of Intel's worst-kept secrets ever, Ivy Bridge is an evolutionary die shrink of Sandy Bridge with improved integrated graphics. The flagship Core i7-3770K is great if you're replacing an old PC. But it's a tough sell if you already own a Core i7 CPU.
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xtremexx
April 23, 2012 4:11:35 PM
ojas
April 23, 2012 4:15:05 PM
zanny
April 23, 2012 4:18:30 PM
It gets higher temps at lower frequencies? What the hell did Intel break?
I really wish they would introduce a gaming platform between their stupidly overpriced x79esque server platform and the integrated graphics chips they are pushing mainstream. 50% more transistors should be 30% or so more performance or a much smaller chip, but gamers get nothing out of Ivy Bridge.
I really wish they would introduce a gaming platform between their stupidly overpriced x79esque server platform and the integrated graphics chips they are pushing mainstream. 50% more transistors should be 30% or so more performance or a much smaller chip, but gamers get nothing out of Ivy Bridge.
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-3
verbalizer
April 23, 2012 4:37:02 PM
OK after reading most of the review and definitely studying the charts;
I have a few things on my mind.
1.) AMD - C'mon and get it together, you need to do better...
2.) imagine if Intel made an i7-2660K or something like the i5-2550K they have now.
3.) SB-E is not for gaming (too highly priced...) compared to i7 or i5 Sandy Bridge
4.) Ivy Bridge runs hot.......
5.) IB average 3.7% faster than i7 SB and only 16% over i5 SB = not worth it
6.) AMD - C'mon and get it together, you need to do better...
(moderator edit..)
I have a few things on my mind.
1.) AMD - C'mon and get it together, you need to do better...
2.) imagine if Intel made an i7-2660K or something like the i5-2550K they have now.
3.) SB-E is not for gaming (too highly priced...) compared to i7 or i5 Sandy Bridge
4.) Ivy Bridge runs hot.......
5.) IB average 3.7% faster than i7 SB and only 16% over i5 SB = not worth it
6.) AMD - C'mon and get it together, you need to do better...
(moderator edit..)
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32
Pezcore27
April 23, 2012 4:45:18 PM
tmk221
April 23, 2012 4:45:22 PM
It's a shame that this chip is marginally faster than 2700k. I guess it's all AMD fault. there is simply no pressure on Intel. Otherwise they would already moved to 8, 6, and 4 cores processors. Especially now when they have 4 cores under 77W.
Yea yea I know most apps won't use 8 cores, but that's only because there was no 8 cores processors in past, not the other way around
Yea yea I know most apps won't use 8 cores, but that's only because there was no 8 cores processors in past, not the other way around
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-10
pacioli
April 23, 2012 4:45:40 PM
I don't know what to say... I'm not feeling jittery about upgrading and blowing $ on a new system... That is good I guess.
I would have liked to see a bigger jump in performance. I'm still very satisfied with the i5 2500K system I built last year... This may actually be bad for Intel as they simply didn't innovate as much as I thought they would...
I would have liked to see a bigger jump in performance. I'm still very satisfied with the i5 2500K system I built last year... This may actually be bad for Intel as they simply didn't innovate as much as I thought they would...
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1
sublime2k
April 23, 2012 4:47:44 PM
MKBL
April 23, 2012 4:55:58 PM
duckwithnukes
April 23, 2012 4:58:47 PM
I was more interested in the peak power consumption difference between Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge while running the processors at full load. That's where the real savings in power will be attained.
It's clear that while idling, there won't be much of a difference.
Too bad Tomshardware dropped the ball on that one.
It's clear that while idling, there won't be much of a difference.
Too bad Tomshardware dropped the ball on that one.
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-1
larkspur
April 23, 2012 5:01:54 PM
Here is a more in-depth look at overclocking Ivy: http://www.anandtech.com/show/5763/undervolting-and-ove....
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-7
Pezcore27
April 23, 2012 5:01:58 PM
MKBL said:
It has been rumored that Ivy Bridge will be more expensive than comparable Sandy Bridge because of limited launch supply for a while. Is that right that Intel really will set Ivy's price low?Ivy bridge's prices are expected to be lower than the current SB prices, yes.
They have an expected pricing guide in the anandtech review.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5771/the-intel-ivy-bridge...
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-6
larkspur
April 23, 2012 5:05:31 PM
Sry bad link, let's try again: http://www.anandtech.com/show/5763/undervolting-and-ove...
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0
halcyon
April 23, 2012 5:07:23 PM
gti88
April 23, 2012 5:10:23 PM
hellfire24
April 23, 2012 5:15:23 PM
d4rkr4in
April 23, 2012 5:17:22 PM
c_h1132
April 23, 2012 5:20:38 PM
oxiide
April 23, 2012 5:23:38 PM
Anonymous
April 23, 2012 5:23:39 PM
mayne92
April 23, 2012 5:24:23 PM
ern88
April 23, 2012 5:25:36 PM
hellfire24
April 23, 2012 5:26:42 PM
neon neophyte
April 23, 2012 5:30:04 PM
ojas
April 23, 2012 5:32:06 PM
Good, in depth review!
Was wondering, do you think you could compare the PCIe 3.0 video memory bandwidth (Using sandra, for example) b/w SB-E and IB?
I'd also like to see what effect memory bandwidth has on the HD 4000 IGP.
+1
Was wondering, do you think you could compare the PCIe 3.0 video memory bandwidth (Using sandra, for example) b/w SB-E and IB?
I'd also like to see what effect memory bandwidth has on the HD 4000 IGP.
oxiideI don't personally think anyone was recommending waiting for Ivy Bridge because they expected a huge performance gain. I think the idea was that for the same price as Sandy Bridge's equivalent, you could get a little more performance, a little less power use and some preferable features.
+1
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3
gonchuki
April 23, 2012 5:33:34 PM
darkchazz
April 23, 2012 5:35:29 PM
brett1042002
April 23, 2012 5:35:37 PM
bustapr
April 23, 2012 5:37:19 PM
im really not impressed with the decision to keep HD2500 graphicson the core i5s. nor am I impressed with the HD4000 performance. as a laptop user, I try to look for the best laptop with the best gaming vs baterry vs price performance. looks like ivy bridge wont be a viable option for when I decide to upgrade my amd a6 laptop since the skyrim performance from the HD4000 is very similar to it and the HD2500 performance is worse.
CPU-wise, Im not impressed either. sure theres a slight performance boost from similar sandy bridge cpus, but it isnt really worth upgrading and spending lots of money on. ivy bridge IMO was a bit overhyped because of the "groundbreaking" transisters. but wasnt really a failure either.
this might be a slow CPU advancement year if AMD doesnt improve significantly on their CPUs soon. i feel like intel is going to take a nice long break like they did right before athlon 64 slapped them in the face.
CPU-wise, Im not impressed either. sure theres a slight performance boost from similar sandy bridge cpus, but it isnt really worth upgrading and spending lots of money on. ivy bridge IMO was a bit overhyped because of the "groundbreaking" transisters. but wasnt really a failure either.
this might be a slow CPU advancement year if AMD doesnt improve significantly on their CPUs soon. i feel like intel is going to take a nice long break like they did right before athlon 64 slapped them in the face.
Score
1
travish82
April 23, 2012 5:52:57 PM
oxiideI don't personally think anyone was recommending waiting for Ivy Bridge because they expected a huge performance gain. I think the idea was that for the same price as Sandy Bridge's equivalent, you could get a little more performance, a little less power use and some preferable features.
That's all well and good and makes perfect logical sense. But here's the thing: If you wait six months to buy any tech hardware, you will almost always get better performance, smaller size, lower price, or a combination of those things (barring a tsunami of coarse!)
I don't understand why people wait for stuff like this. Doesn't it make more sense to make static price/performance requirement for your future purchases? i.e. "I will buy a new CPU when a four core 3+ ghz version costs less than $200" It's logic like that which causes me to buy almost exclusively on the "tock" phase. Also why I have owned the 8800GT, and now have the 460GTX. If you set a moving target, you'll never upgrade.
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6
verbalizer
April 23, 2012 5:55:49 PM
mowston
April 23, 2012 6:01:22 PM
Anonymous
April 23, 2012 6:01:41 PM
Yuka
April 23, 2012 6:02:27 PM
monsta
April 23, 2012 6:20:25 PM
alekkomar
April 23, 2012 6:26:38 PM
The "sweet spot" for Ivy Bridge was always laptops ... especially ultrabooks. Real curious what we see there with the reduced power/thermal requirements ... plus semi-decent built-in graphics.
CHRIS: Nobody has mentioned it yet, but was I the only one who caught this comment of yours when talking about Power Consumption and Efficiency: "I also have data for the -2550K, but I’m working on a surprise with that information." I was surprised we didn't see less power consumption on the desktop comparisons.
CHRIS: Nobody has mentioned it yet, but was I the only one who caught this comment of yours when talking about Power Consumption and Efficiency: "I also have data for the -2550K, but I’m working on a surprise with that information." I was surprised we didn't see less power consumption on the desktop comparisons.
Score
3
Hupiscratch
April 23, 2012 6:32:51 PM
dennisburke
April 23, 2012 6:36:16 PM
d4rkr4inI still have a Q6600, should I upgrade to ivy bridge or sandy bridge? I kinda do want pcie 3.0...
I upgraded from a Q6600 to the i5-750 and it was very much a "Tock" in the upgrade schedule. If hyperthreading is not that important to you, and your comfortable with overclocking, I would look at the i5-2500K when the prices drop after the release of the new Ivy Bridges. My i5 does everything I need it to do, it overclocks like my Q6600 never could, and I'm just going to sit tight until Intel's next architecture comes along. My recommendation is based on trying to save some money, but I'd also take a look at the i5-3570K when it comes out and see how it compares to the 2500K.
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0
verbalizer
April 23, 2012 6:55:39 PM
pharoahhalfdead
April 23, 2012 7:13:44 PM
Awesome article. I was considering switching from my Phenom to this, but I will wait a while longer. I expected the power saving to be much better, but since the focus was on the gpu, I'll wait a bit longer. Thanx.
I know you are doing us a courtesy by giving a way a system, but could you please use a Captcha(?) that is easier to use. I don't think I'm the only one who has to reset a dozen+ times to find one that is somewhat readable, only to be told "incorrect." After four failed attempts and dozens of resets I gave up. I'm not whining just constructive criticism.
I know you are doing us a courtesy by giving a way a system, but could you please use a Captcha(?) that is easier to use. I don't think I'm the only one who has to reset a dozen+ times to find one that is somewhat readable, only to be told "incorrect." After four failed attempts and dozens of resets I gave up. I'm not whining just constructive criticism.
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1
sublime2k
April 23, 2012 7:17:41 PM
Uni-duni-te
April 23, 2012 7:18:00 PM
confish21
April 23, 2012 7:21:44 PM
hannibal
April 23, 2012 7:22:02 PM
Well, well In desktop we get better GPU... Hmm... I really wan to see how this manages in laptop usage. Low electric usage would be the main reason to use Ivy. How does it work in laptops? Do you get better battery time? Do you get better temperatures? The first should be ok, but how much. The later is big questionmark so far are the temps actually worse? or is the problem only when you overclock IVY...
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4
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3770k seem worthy!