intel i7 3770k two different model numbers?

[bcrier]

Hello everyone,

Is there a difference between BX80667i73770K and BX80637i73770K, the two different model numbers for intel i7 3770k processor?

Thank you for you help.

 

[Rvenger]

Hmm, mine is BX80637I73770K. Its an early release with the 95w stamp on the box. I wonder if they silently came out with a new revision to resolve the paste issue?

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Different place of origin?
Different patches?

 

[ShintaiDK]

When I google the numbers. I mainly see one in europe and the other mainly in north america.

I would worry about any of the numbers and I dont think it got an impact either on what you get OC wise or something.

 

[bcrier]

Thank you everyone for your replies. I could not get a more definite answer either after some research. It appears, just by looking at the offers online, that one CPU model number (66) is either an OEM model number or one that is packaged in combos with motherboards etc.

I am assuming that there is no difference in the two model numbers otherwise. and will keep the one I purchased (63).