Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X is 1833 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-7920X - $91.98 vs $425.47
- Up to 75% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i9-7920X - $0.59 vs $2.34 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-7920X - 55 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7920X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7920X
- Performs up to 17% better in World of Warcraft than Core i3-3220 - 182 vs 156 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 24 vs 4 threads
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
156
85%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Price, $
$91.98
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $91.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7170 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017
FPS
182
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.34/FPS
25%
Price, $
$425.47
21%
FPS Winner
Buy for $425.47 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7175 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i9-7920X |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 10th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 140 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |