The Core i7-740QM is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-740QM
- Consumes up to 18% less energy – 45 vs 55 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- A much faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-740QM vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-740QM
Jun 20th, 2010
Average FPS
185
98%
Min 1% FPS
131
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, $
$70
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Core i7-740QM 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 i7-740QM vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-740QM vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-740QM
Jun 20th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.733 GHz
53%
Turbo Frequency
2.933 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 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 i7-740QM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $378.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
45 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 2.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
