Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7820X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7820X is 1757 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-7820X - $91.98 vs $449.0
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 55 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X
- Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-3220 - 167 vs 155 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 16 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Buy for $91.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 76347 minutes ago
Buy for $449 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 76349 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
525
37.20765414599575%
Multi-Core
1085
13.823416995795643%
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i7-7820X |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 140 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |