The Core i7-4770 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$59.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4770
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 46% cheaper – CA$69.88 vs CA$128.88
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 55 vs 84 Watts
Core i7-4770 vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4770
Jun 2nd, 2013
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, CA$
CA$128.88
54%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.7/FPS
59%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
CA$69.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.41/FPS
100%
Core i7-4770 vs Core i3-3220 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4770 vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4770 vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4770
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4770 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $312.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 84 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
