The Core i7-3930K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $198.74 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220T
- Up to 79% cheaper – $53.51 vs $252.25
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 73% less energy – 35 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-3220T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€252.25
21%
Value, €/FPS
€1.48/FPS
22%
Core i3-3220T
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
98%
Min 1% FPS
112
98%
Price, €
€53.51
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-3220T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-3220T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-3220T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220T
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $583.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
