The Core i7-7700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $80.36 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 49% cheaper – $82.86 vs $163.22
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 55 vs 91 Watts
Core i7-7700K vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€163.22
50%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
58%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
€82.86
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K vs Core i3-3220 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 i7-7700K vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
