Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3770K 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 i7-3770K is 127 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K
- Performs up to 1% better in Dead Space than Core i3-3220 - 146 vs 145 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 56% cheaper than Core i7-3770K - CA$152.43 vs CA$350.0
- Up to 56% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i7-3770K - CA$1.05 vs CA$2.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-3770K - 55 vs 77 Watts
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
146
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.4/FPS
43%
Price, CA$
CA$350
43%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$350 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 212 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
145
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.05/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$152.43
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$152.43 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 212 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3770K | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy 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 |
77 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |