The Core i7-14700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $214.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 74% cheaper – $75.00 vs $289.95
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Core i7-14700 vs Core i3-3220
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
236
100%
Min 1% FPS
162
100%
Price, $
$289.95
25%
Value, $/FPS
$1.22/FPS
32%
Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700 vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700 vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
64%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
10%
L3 Cache
3 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
