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The Core i7-8700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3210 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $20.00 cheaper!

Advantages of the Core i7-8700K

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Up to 13% cheaper$139.00 vs $159.00
  • A much better value for money for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i3-3210

  • Consumes up to 42% less energy55 vs 95 Watts

Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-3210 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-3210 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-3210 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Core i7-8700K

Oct 5th, 2017


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1585

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

6622

100%

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo

Core i3-3210

Jan 1st, 2013


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

542

34%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1089

16%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-3210 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Core i7-8700K

Oct 5th, 2017


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

12 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.7 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.7 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo

Core i3-3210

Jan 1st, 2013


Cores

2-core

33%

L3 Cache

3 MB

25%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

86%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Core i7-8700K

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo

Core i3-3210

General
Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateJan 1st, 2013
$359.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1155
Coffee LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
95 WPower Consumption
55 W
Performance
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Frequency3.2 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
12 MB
L3 Cache3 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR3
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

Core i7-8700K and Core i3-3210 vs Other CPUs

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