Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9960X 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 i9-9960X is 2237 days newer than Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Performs up to 3% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i3-3220 - 217 vs 211 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Consumes up to 67% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 55 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
525
38.09869375907112%
Multi-Core
1085
10.856513908345008%
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
165 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |