Core i7-3770S vs Pentium Gold G7400E

Core i7-3770S

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Pentium Gold G7400E

2 Cores4 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3770S

4 / 8

6,173

+0.6%

6,134

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. The Core i7-3770S is positioned at rank #691 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-3770S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12625%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11930%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8662%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2609%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2067%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1808%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1036%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1022%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

931%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

931%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

920%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

895%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

883%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

879%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

871%

#690

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#691

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#692

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#693

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#695

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#697

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#699

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#700

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

99%

#701

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#702

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#703

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#704

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

#705

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G7400E (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3770S	Pentium Gold G7400E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3770S (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3770S	Pentium Gold G7400E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-3770S Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G7400E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3770S and Pentium Gold G7400E

Core i7-3770S

The Core i7-3770S 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,173 points. Launch price was $330.

Pentium Gold G7400E

The Pentium Gold G7400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,134 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3770S packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-3770S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3770S versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i7-3770S (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-3770S uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3770S scores 6,173 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-3770S. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 4,500 vs 3,814 (16.5% advantage for the Core i7-3770S). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 694 vs 1,960, a 95.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,303 vs 4,131 (56.8% advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E). L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-3770S vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400E.

Feature	Core i7-3770S	Pentium Gold G7400E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	6,173	6,134
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,500+18%	3,814
Geekbench 6 Single	694	1,960+182%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,303	4,131+79%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3770S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i7-3770S versus DDR5-4800 on the Pentium Gold G7400E — the Pentium Gold G7400E supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G7400E supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-3770S) vs 20 (Pentium Gold G7400E) — the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z77,H77,B75,Z68,P67,H67 (Core i7-3770S) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,W680,Q670,B760,H770,Z790 (Pentium Gold G7400E).

Feature	Core i7-3770S	Pentium Gold G7400E
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR5-4800+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3770S) and Intel UHD Graphics 710 (Pentium Gold G7400E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3770S targets Budget, Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded.