Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X 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 i7-3960X is 294 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Performs up to 6% better in War Thunder than Core i3-3220 - 141 vs 133 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $91.98 vs $350.0
- Up to 72% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i7-3960X - $0.69 vs $2.48 per FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
War Thunder
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
133
94%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Price, $
$91.98
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 10790 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |