Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4960HQ is 363 days newer than Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960HQ
- Performs up to 10% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i3-3220 - 227 vs 206 FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-3220 - 47 vs 55 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 8 vs 4 threads
Sea of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
206
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.19/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
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
Mythical
Mobile • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960HQ | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Crystal Well | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
47 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |