The EPYC 7542 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7542
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Consumes up to 76% less energy – 55 vs 225 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 7542 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 7542 vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
93%
Min 1% FPS
113
94%
Price, $
$91.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
EPYC 7542 vs Core i3-3220 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
6%
L3 Cache
3 MB
2%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7542 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Rome | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
32 | Cores | 2 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
128 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
