Core i7-3770K vs Xeon X5675

Core i7-3770K

4 Cores8 Thrd77 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Xeon X5675

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3770K

4 / 8

6,495

+1.2%

6,418

0.0%

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 X5675 is on rank 998, so the Core i7-3770K 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 X5675

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

46597%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8798%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7817%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

6039%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

86%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

84%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

83%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

71%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

100%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

87%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

87%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

87%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

84%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

83%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

81%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

77%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

76%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

75%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

73%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

70%

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 ($22) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5675 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3770K	Xeon X5675
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($22)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 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 ($53 less, 241% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3770K	Xeon X5675
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+237%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($22)

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 X5675 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3770K and Xeon X5675

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 X5675

The Xeon X5675 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,418 points. Launch price was $162.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3770K packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X5675 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X5675 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3770K versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5675 — a 12% clock advantage for the Core i7-3770K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Core i7-3770K uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X5675 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3770K scores 6,495 against the Xeon X5675's 6,418 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-3770K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3770K vs 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675.

Feature	Core i7-3770K	Xeon X5675
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+13%	3.46 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+14%	3.06 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12288 kB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	6,495+1%	6,418

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3770K uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5675 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3770K	Xeon X5675
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
RAM Channels	—	3
ECC Support	—	✅

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-3770K) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5675). Primary use case: Xeon X5675 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X.

Feature	Core i7-3770K	Xeon X5675
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3770K launched at $332 MSRP, while the Xeon X5675 debuted at $1440. At current prices ($75 vs $22), the Xeon X5675 is $53 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3770K delivers 86.6 pts/$ vs 291.7 pts/$ for the Xeon X5675 — making the Xeon X5675 the 108.4% better value option.