Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3220 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6900K is 1366 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - CA$69.88 vs CA$258.88
- Up to 72% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-6900K - CA$0.55 vs CA$1.93 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 55 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 5% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-3220 - 134 vs 128 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 16 vs 4 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
128
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$69.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$69.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15297 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
134
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.93/FPS
28%
Price, CA$
CA$258.88
26%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$258.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15298 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 140 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |