The Core i5-7400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $110.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 61% cheaper – $70.00 vs $180.01
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-7400 vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$180.01
38%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
42%
Core i5-7400 vs Core i3-3220 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
