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Core i3-3220 vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i3-3220 vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220

Buy for $91.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220

Buy for $91.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 3700X 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 Ryzen 7 3700X is 2498 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.

Advantages of Core i3-3220

  • Up to 29% cheaper than Ryzen 7 3700X - $91.98 vs $129.29
  • Up to 19% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Ryzen 7 3700X - $1.00 vs $1.24 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 15% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - 55 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Performs up to 13% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i3-3220 - 104 vs 92 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Sons Of The Forest

Sons Of The Forest

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

92

88%

Value, $/FPS

$1/FPS

100%

Price, $

$91.98

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220

Buy for $91.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

104

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.24/FPS

81%

Price, $

$129.29

71%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

525

32%

Multi-Core

1085

13%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

100%

Multi-Core

8102

100%

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo

Core i3-3220

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

Ryzen 7 3700X

Sep 3rd, 2012Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Ivy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
55 W
TDP65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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