Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7960X 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 i9-7960X is 1824 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 92% cheaper than Core i9-7960X - CA$39.99 vs CA$507.99
- Up to 90% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i9-7960X - CA$0.35 vs CA$3.6 per FPS
- Consumes up to 67% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 55 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Performs up to 24% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-3220 - 141 vs 114 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 32 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
114
80%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$39.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$39.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 185 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
141
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.6/FPS
9%
Price, CA$
CA$507.99
7%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$507.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 186 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 165 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |