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In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3220 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1757 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $79.0 vs $188.88
- Up to 52% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i5-7640X - $0.54 vs $1.13 per FPS
- Consumes up to 51% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 55 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 14% better in Saints Row than Core i3-3220 - 167 vs 147 FPS
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220
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Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
167
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.13/FPS
47%
Price, $
$188.88
41%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-7640X 4.00 GHz LGA 2066 CPU Box - Black
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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