Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3220 outperforms Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3220 is 902 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
1
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$39.99/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$39.99
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i7-980X |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |