Core i7-3770K vs Xeon E5-1620 v2

Core i7-3770K

4 Cores8 Thrd77 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Xeon E5-1620 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3770K

4 / 8

6,495

0.0%

6,523

+0.4%

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 i7-3770K is positioned at rank 802 and the Xeon E5-1620 v2 is on rank 594, so the Xeon E5-1620 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3770K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15936%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15058%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10934%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3294%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2609%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2282%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1307%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1290%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1175%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1175%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1162%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1130%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1114%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1110%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1100%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

100%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

100%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

99%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

99%

#807

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

99%

#808

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#812

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

98%

#815

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|Avg: $25

97%

#816

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

97%

#817

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1620 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9366%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1768%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1571%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1214%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

99%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

99%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

98%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

98%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

97%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

97%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

96%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

96%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

96%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

95%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

100%

#605

Xeon E3-1270 v3

MSRP: $339|Avg: $410

96%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($50) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1620 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3770K	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3770K ($75), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($25 less, 50% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3770K	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+51%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

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 i7-3770K Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1620 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3770K and Xeon E5-1620 v2

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.

Xeon E5-1620 v2

The Xeon E5-1620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,523 points. Launch price was $315.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3770K and Xeon E5-1620 v2 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3770K versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 v2 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-3770K uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3770K scores 6,495 against the Xeon E5-1620 v2's 6,523 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-1620 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3770K vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 v2.

Feature	Core i7-3770K	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	10 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)
PassMark	6,495	6,523

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3770K uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3770K	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Socket	LGA1155	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3770K launched at $332 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 debuted at $294. At current prices ($75 vs $50), the Xeon E5-1620 v2 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3770K delivers 86.6 pts/$ vs 130.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1620 v2 — making the Xeon E5-1620 v2 the 40.4% better value option.