Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700 is 1946 days newer than Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 9% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-3220 - 169 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700 - 55 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
155
91%
Value, €/FPS
€0.12/FPS
100%
Price, €
€18.46
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €18.46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 105 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700 | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Jan 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |