Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3225 outperforms Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3225 is 1091 days newer than Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3225
- Performs up to 18% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i7-860 - 46 vs 39 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 55 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3225 - 8 vs 4 threads
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i3-3225
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i7-860
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3225 | vs | Intel Core i7-860 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
