Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Core i3-3220
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $91.98 vs $189.99
- Up to 43% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-12700KF - $0.20 vs $0.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 19% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-3220 - 537 vs 453 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 20 vs 4 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
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In Stock
Updated 7372 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
537
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
57%
Price, $
$189.99
48%
FPS Winner
Buy for $189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7373 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3220 | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |