CPU
GPU
Core i7-3770
Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-3770 is positioned at rank 752 and the Ryzen 3 1200 is on rank 366, so the Ryzen 3 1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3770
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-3770 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-3770 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3770 and Ryzen 3 1200
Core i7-3770
The Core i7-3770 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,419 points. Launch price was $294.
Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,407 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
The Core i7-3770 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 1200's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3770 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1200 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-3770 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-3770 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 1200 uses Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3770 scores 6,419 against the Ryzen 3 1200's 6,407 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-3770. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-3770 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+10% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) |
| PassMark | 6,419 | 6,407 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,013 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-3770 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 1200 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-3770 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-3770) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.
| Feature | Core i7-3770 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-3770 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 1200 debuted at $109. At current prices ($60 vs $50), the Ryzen 3 1200 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3770 delivers 107.0 pts/$ vs 128.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 1200 — making the Ryzen 3 1200 the 18% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-3770 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $109-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 107.0 | 128.1+20% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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