Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X 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 i7-3960X is 294 days older than Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Performs up to 2% better in F1 22 than Core i3-3220 - 259 vs 254 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
254
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.07/FPS
100%
Price, €
€18.46
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |