Core i7-1060NG7 vs Core i7-3770K

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-1060NG7

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 2W instead of 77W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-3770K across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core i7-3770K

2012

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,495 vs 6,540).
❌Launch MSRP is still $332 MSRP, while Core i7-1060NG7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3750% higher power demand at 77W vs 2W.

Core i7-1060NG7

2020

Core i7-3770K

2012

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 2W instead of 77W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-3770K across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,495 vs 6,540).
❌Launch MSRP is still $332 MSRP, while Core i7-1060NG7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3750% higher power demand at 77W vs 2W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1060NG7 better than Core i7-3770K?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-3770K is ahead with a 16.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1060NG7 pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1060NG7 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-1060NG7 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-1060NG7 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $332 MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark. Core i7-3770K only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2012 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (19.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1155.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-1060NG7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2012) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-1060NG7 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3770K Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1060NG7	Core i7-3770K
1080p
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	141 FPS	146 FPS
high	113 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	150 FPS
medium	114 FPS	122 FPS
high	90 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	46 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i7-1060NG7 Open Core i7-3770K

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1060NG7	Core i7-3770K
1080p
low	125 FPS	162 FPS
medium	107 FPS	162 FPS
high	98 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	162 FPS
medium	94 FPS	157 FPS
high	87 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	141 FPS
medium	76 FPS	128 FPS
high	63 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	79 FPS

Open Core i7-1060NG7 Open Core i7-3770K

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1060NG7	Core i7-3770K
1080p
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	164 FPS	162 FPS
high	164 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	164 FPS	162 FPS
high	164 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	164 FPS	162 FPS
high	164 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	162 FPS

Open Core i7-1060NG7 Open Core i7-3770K

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1060NG7	Core i7-3770K
1080p
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	164 FPS	162 FPS
high	164 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	164 FPS	162 FPS
high	164 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	164 FPS	162 FPS
high	164 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	162 FPS

Open Core i7-1060NG7 Open Core i7-3770K

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-3770K

Core i7-1060NG7

The Core i7-1060NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 6,540 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-3770K

The Core i7-3770K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,495 points. Launch price was $294.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-1060NG7 and Core i7-3770K share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060NG7 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3770K — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-3770K (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-1060NG7 uses the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-3770K uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1060NG7 scores 6,540 against the Core i7-3770K's 6,495 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-1060NG7. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-1060NG7 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3770K.

Feature	Core i7-1060NG7	Core i7-3770K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+192%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake Y (2020)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	6,540	6,495