Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7900X 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 i9-7900X is 1757 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Performs up to 9% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-3220 - 279 vs 257 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - $91.98 vs $325.0
- Up to 69% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-7900X - $0.36 vs $1.16 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 55 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
257
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Price, $
$91.98
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 55 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |