Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-3450S vs Intel Core i7-3770S


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i5-3450S
Core i7-3770S
Origin
China
Costa Rica
About the Product
Intel Core i5 processors support a variety of technologies that provide incredible computing and visual capabilities for your PC, whether you use it for creativity, file sharing, research or gaming.
The nominal operating frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770S is 3.1 GHz, the processor supports multithreading technology and has 8 MB of cache on board. In Turbo mode, the clock speed of this CPU can reach 3.9 GHz.
Package Size
Height
5.7 in.
4.5 in.
Width
5.2 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
3.2 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Details
Socket
FCLGA1155
FCLGA1155
Lithography
22 nm
22 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Ivy Bridge
Ivy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i5-3450S CPU Processor
  • Very easy to install on the motherboard. Great socket.
  • Installed without problems. Amazing socket for this processor.
  • Fell in love with this processor only thanks to the socket.
  • I highly recommend this processor. Uses a fairly powerful socket type.
  • The socket is ideal for CPU power.
Intel Core i7-3770S CPU Processor
  • Quiet: the stock heatsink and CPU fan keep the processor at a reasonable temperature without sounding like a wind tunnel.
  • Integrated graphics is powerful and energy-efficient. No external graphics card needed for regular uses.
  • The processor is capable of driving a 2560x1600 monitor and play 1080i HD video at 30 fps real-time speed.
  • Good stock cooler. Powerful and quiet. Great socket.
  • Easy to install CPU and cooler. Works well.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
4
8
Clock Speed
2.8 GHz
3.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.9 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
69.1 °C
69.1 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i5-3450S CPU Processor
  • Works good and stable has held up well.
  • Works very well and reasonably fast for a "locked" processor.
  • Nice powerful processor for the money. Good for medium high builds.
  • My applications open really fast and the video playback is flawless.
  • I can't get the clock speed to stay at a constant 2.8GHz.
Intel Core i7-3770S CPU Processor
  • This is a very fast chip, I have absolutely nothing bad to say about it.
  • It is a low power, 65 TDP processor that really can handle anything you could possibly throw at it right now.
  • 3.1ghz with 3.9ghz boost with such a low energy footprint is pretty incredible.
  • The integrated graphics are just great.
  • This is relatively low power consumption i7 processor for old LGA 1155 motherboards.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
1000 kB
L3 Cache Size
6000 kB
8000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i5-3450S CPU Processor
  • The cache and memory performance is excellent.
  • The cache is running at full capacity which helps speed up my computer.
  • It's fast enough without overclocking. Great amount of cache.
  • The amount of cache is ideal for building a gaming computer.
  • Works perfect and supports up to 32GB of memory.
Intel Core i7-3770S CPU Processor
  • Intel cache works well as usual.
  • I have 2x8Gb RAM. System, games, everything works so fast.
  • The strong side of Intel's CPU is memory and cache. The chip is fast.
  • Coupled this with 16gb Crucial Ballistix, it's perfect for gaming.
  • Got this with an Asus P8Z77-VLX motherboard and 16GB (4x4GB) RAM. Best CPU for games of this year.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
11
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
1150 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
650 MHz
650 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 2500
Intel HD Graphics 4000

Intel Core i5-3450S

Intel Core i7-3770S

Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer


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