Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2700K 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 i7-2700K is 315 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-3220 - 113 vs 111 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - CA$39.99 vs CA$135.68
- Up to 70% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-2700K - CA$0.36 vs CA$1.2 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 55 vs 95 Watts
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
113
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.2/FPS
30%
Price, CA$
CA$135.68
29%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$135.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 129 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
111
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.36/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$39.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$39.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 130 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |