Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3220 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2600K is 603 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - €18.25 vs €148.88
- Up to 88% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-2600K - €0.14 vs €1.15 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-3220 - 129 vs 128 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 8 vs 4 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
128
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.14/FPS
100%
Price, €
€18.25
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €18.25 on Amazon
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Buy for €148.88 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |