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Core i3-3210 vs Core i7-2700K

Core i3-3210 vs Core i7-2700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-3210

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo
Intel Core i3-3210 3.20GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33210

Buy for $70 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

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Intel Core i3-3210

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo
Intel Core i3-3210 3.20GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33210

Buy for $70 on Amazon

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Updated 20 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-2700K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3210 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3210 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2700K is 435 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3210.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3210

  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - $70.0 vs $89.0
  • Up to 15% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-2700K - $0.29 vs $0.34 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 55 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Performs up to 8% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i3-3210 - 263 vs 243 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3210 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo
Core i3-3210

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013


FPS

243

92%

Value, $/FPS

$0.29/FPS

100%

Price, $

$70

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3210 3.20GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33210

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 20 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

263

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.34/FPS

85%

Price, $

$89

78%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 20 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo
Core i3-3210

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo
Core i3-3210

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013


Single-Core

509

76%

Multi-Core

1018

44%

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

100%

Multi-Core

2264

100%

Intel Core i3-3210 Logo

Intel Core i3-3210

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Intel Core i7-2700K Logo

Intel Core i7-2700K

Jan 1st, 2013
Release DateOct 24th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Ivy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
55 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0xMultiplier
35.0x
Intel HD 2500Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 3000
NoOverclockable
Yes

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