The Core i3-3220 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-7940X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $290.49 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 79% cheaper – $76.00 vs $366.49
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 67% less energy – 55 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Core i3-3220 vs Core i9-7940X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$366.49
20%
Value, $/FPS
$1.82/FPS
23%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3220 vs Core i9-7940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3220 vs Core i9-7940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
3 MB
16%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3220 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake-X |
55 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
