HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.28.0Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-3220 vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Core i3-3220 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $217.01 cheaper!

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

$86.99View CPUAll CPUs

CPU

$304.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 287% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years and 1 month newer
Available for $304.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

League of Legends2009

Core i3-3220

128FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

462FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-3220

187FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

228FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-3220

540FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

849FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-3220

328FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

308FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-3220

574FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

889FPS

Overwatch 22023

523FPS

587FPS

377FPS

790FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-3220

170FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

340FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-3220

Ryzen 7 9700X

78%

Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 73 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-3220

Ryzen 7 9700X

Ryzen 7 9700X has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-3220

Ryzen 7 9700X

Ryzen 7 9700X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-3220

3 MB

Ryzen 7 9700X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 9700X has 29 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 15% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-3220

Ryzen 7 9700X

5.5 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-3220

55W

Ryzen 7 9700X

65W

Core i3-3220 draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-3220

$86.99

Ryzen 7 9700X

$304.00

Core i3-3220 is $217.01 cheaper.

Core i3-3220Ryzen 7 9700X

LGA1155

Sockethelp

AM5

Ivy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Granite Ridge

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

Intel HD 2500

Integrated GPUhelp

Radeon Graphics

DDR3

RAMhelp

5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-3220 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 1460% faster than the Core i3-3220 on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core i3-3220?expand_more

1460% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-3220 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-3220 and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-3220 scores 5/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 78/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-3220 or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-3220 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.