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Core i3-3220 vs Core i7-3820

Core i3-3220 vs Core i7-3820: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-3220 3.30 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 55 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 18.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Intel Core i3-3220 3.30 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 55 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 18.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-3820 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 i7-3820 is 203 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3220.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220

  • Up to 64% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - €18.15 vs €49.99
  • Up to 64% better value when playing Battlefield 1 than Core i7-3820 - €0.08 vs €0.22 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 55 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820

  • Performs up to 0% better in Battlefield 1 than Core i3-3220 - 231 vs 230 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Battlefield 1.
Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

230

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.08/FPS

100%

Price, €

€18.15

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3220 3.30 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 55 W CPU Processore LGA 1155

Buy for 18.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

231

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.22/FPS

36%

Price, €

€49.99

36%

FPS Winner

Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 135 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

525

85%

Multi-Core

1085

47%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

100%

Multi-Core

2299

100%

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo

Intel Core i3-3220

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Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Intel Core i7-3820

Sep 3rd, 2012
Release DateFeb 13th, 2012
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Ivy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
55 W
TDP130 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
33.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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