Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3220 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3220 is 1386 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-965 - €35.0 vs €66.63
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 8 vs 4 threads
Halo Infinite
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |