Wednesday, April 18th 2012
Core i7-3770K Retail Boxes Pictured, TDP 95W, Overclocks Worse Than Sandy Bridge?
Here are the first pictures of retail boxes of Intel's Core i7-3770K "Ivy Bridge" processors in the LGA1155 package. Pictured below are boxes sourced from a Chinese distributor. Regional branding aside, the box-art hasn't changed from that of the 2nd Generation Core processor family, even the die-shot CGI in the center hasn't changed, which is a missed opportunity. Intel could have used art inspired by the Ivy Bridge silicon, which could have helped identify the new chips easier. The box simply marks the model number "3770K" and socket type "LGA1155" on the key sticker.
The side sticker is where the action is. We know from countless earlier reports, including Intel's RetailEdge marketing material that the TDP rating of "Ivy Bridge" quad-core parts, including the i7-3770K, was rated to be 77W. The sticker on retail i7-3770K, however, tells a different story. The TDP is rated at 95W, on par with previous-generation parts such as i7-2700K. The S-spec number is revealed to be "SR0PL". Before such an important CPU launch as "Ivy Bridge", it's hard to control pre-launch proliferation of retail parts to people who are not NDA signatories. Such people have put the i7-3770K through overclocking, and voices are getting louder that the i7-3770K is a worse overclocker than previous-generation "Sandy Bridge". The chip was found to get too hot, too soon, when overclocking.
Sources:
Semi Accurate (forums), NordicHardware
The side sticker is where the action is. We know from countless earlier reports, including Intel's RetailEdge marketing material that the TDP rating of "Ivy Bridge" quad-core parts, including the i7-3770K, was rated to be 77W. The sticker on retail i7-3770K, however, tells a different story. The TDP is rated at 95W, on par with previous-generation parts such as i7-2700K. The S-spec number is revealed to be "SR0PL". Before such an important CPU launch as "Ivy Bridge", it's hard to control pre-launch proliferation of retail parts to people who are not NDA signatories. Such people have put the i7-3770K through overclocking, and voices are getting louder that the i7-3770K is a worse overclocker than previous-generation "Sandy Bridge". The chip was found to get too hot, too soon, when overclocking.
80 Comments on Core i7-3770K Retail Boxes Pictured, TDP 95W, Overclocks Worse Than Sandy Bridge?
I am not sure if this 'the' reason.. but fyi
Good 1366 were D0
good SB-E chips are C2
IVB stil lnot great @ E1 says that there are issues, no doubt, but I'm stil lseeing lower-clocked chips performing better than higher clocked SB chips.
At the same time, running hot...I don't care. It's the power consumption, and longevity with those temps that matter, and if these chips can run 105C @ 4.6 GHz for 5 years, but only consumes 125W, then who cares?
Temps coudl simply be faked higher by an DTS offset so that these chips never hit REAL dangerous temps, for all we know that 98C reported is really 68C.
@tehpoll
no if they are the same perf clock for clock but yes if it does enough more with the slower speed to outweigh the difference :thumb:
editwas g0 kents and e1 on the yorks i think as both of those where great es, shit retail then revised.
So for now I might as well wait to see were prices will be once the Ivy Bridge Core i7 3770K hits retail. If its between ~$200 for the 2600K or ~$279 to ~$320 for the 3770K I think I would go for the 2600K every time.
If they drop the prices for the Sandy Bridge Core i7 3930K a little more though all bets are off,…. Microcenter currently has the Core i7 3930K for ~$499. MSRP is something like ~$555.
But he makes an appearance in every AMD thread that pops up just to bash Bulldozer.
Part of me wants to just stick with this 2500k and gtx 460 and shut off my browser so I can't see the new stuff for few months haha. By then I can afford 3930K + X79 + fastest graphics card + new SSD.
Anyway my 2600K tears up anything I throw at it. Unless its a MASSIVE jump I don't have any reason in the world to change to an Ivy. I mean I was very happy with a 1090T. Got a Sandy now and I couldn't be happier. More then enough for a long time IMO.
Massive performance jumps will come from the generation after Ivy B.
That's my point of view, change hardware when there are big differences in performance.
As for graphic cards i change them whe there is something 200% better at the same price or max $30 pricier.
I don't see the point in changing to something 10 - 15% better.
Buuuut... not to the Trickson comment though!... Never know! Mabey he got killed and that's why he's not typin away. :eek: :shadedshu
Why even bring him up, I thought this thread was about how kick ass Intel cpu's are!
I remember Mailman and his Amd rig. Me too when I owned mine, we just enjoyed what we had... But now ! HOLY HECK BAT MAN!!! Amd can try again and that's all. Oh btw, I'm keeping my 2700k and also going to grab the 3770k for the hell of it :D Never know, may luck out on a great clocker ;)
It is easy to see why the X79 platform starts to look tempting.
Trying to figure out what is the best way to spend that additional money. One GTX 690 now to this rig and mATX is no longer a problem, maybe SB-E + SLi...?
Maybe the next stepping...
Take the Bulldozer at 4.5 ghz and match it up against the 1090T at 3.4Ghz... The dozer was neck n neck, clock per clock, soooo, Who cares about if the new IB dont clock as high as the SB! It's the clock per clock that's going to shine especially being a 3D gateway transistor ;)
I'm sure ppl wont be disappointed with this chip :rockout:
I know I wont!
And your welcome :pimp:
And to answer the main question of the thread, I was planning on upgrading to Ivy Bridge this year, but these TDP stuff is worrying me slightly.