Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i3-3220 vs Core i7-3960X

Core i3-3220 vs Core i7-3960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

254

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.07/FPS

100%

Price, €

€18.46

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 18.46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

259

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

FPS Winner

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

525

76%

Multi-Core

1085

32%

Intel Core i7-3960X Logo
Core i7-3960X

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

690

100%

Multi-Core

3358

100%

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo

Intel Core i3-3220

vs
Intel Core i7-3960X Logo

Intel Core i7-3960X

Sep 3rd, 2012
Release DateNov 14th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Ivy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed3.3 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
55 W
TDP130 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
33.0xMultiplier33.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.