Intel Core i7-3770K | Apple A10X Fusion | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3770K and the Apple A10X Fusion and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-3770K 4 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the Apple A10X Fusion which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | Apple A10/A10X (2) |
3 | Generation | 10 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | A10 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A9X |
Intel Core i7-4770K | Successor | Apple A12Z Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3770K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A10X Fusion clocks with 2.36 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3770K | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz) | A-Core | 2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
-- | B-Core | 1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | Apple A10X |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | 7 |
22 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 48 |
128 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | Apple A10X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3770K, while the Apple A10X Fusion supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3770K | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3770K has a TDP of 77 W. The TDP of the Apple A10X Fusion is 8 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-3770K | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
77 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3770K has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Apple A10X Fusion is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3770K | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
22 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1155 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
275 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3770K | Apple A10X Fusion |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |