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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium G3220 vs Core i7-7700

The Pentium G3220 is much slower than the Core i7-7700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 110% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Overwatch 22023

Pentium G3220

528FPS

Core i7-7700

520FPS

League of Legends2009

Pentium G3220

116FPS

Core i7-7700

216FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Pentium G3220

183FPS

Core i7-7700

204FPS

Fortnite2017

Pentium G3220

331FPS

Core i7-7700

327FPS

Valorant2020

Pentium G3220

538FPS

Core i7-7700

591FPS

Minecraft2011

576FPS

619FPS

350FPS

532FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Pentium G3220

208FPS

Core i7-7700

220FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Pentium G3220

Core i7-7700

29%

Core i7-7700 ranks 24 points higher.

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Pentium G3220

Core i7-7700

Core i7-7700 has 2 more cores.

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Pentium G3220

Core i7-7700

Core i7-7700 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Pentium G3220

3 MB

Core i7-7700

8 MB

Core i7-7700 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium G3220

3 GHz

Core i7-7700

3.6 GHz

Core i7-7700 has a 20% higher base clock.

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Pentium G3220

Core i7-7700

4.2 GHz

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Pentium G3220

54W

Core i7-7700

65W

Pentium G3220 draws 11W less power.

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Pentium G3220

Core i7-7700

$349.95

Pentium G3220Core i7-7700

LGA1150

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LGA1151

Haswell

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD (Haswell)

Integrated GPUhelp

HD 630

DDR3

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium G3220 or Core i7-7700?expand_more

The Core i7-7700. It's 480% faster than the Pentium G3220 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-7700 than Pentium G3220?expand_more

480% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Pentium G3220 or Core i7-7700?expand_more

The Core i7-7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-7700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium G3220 and Core i7-7700?expand_more

Performance: Pentium G3220 scores 5/100, Core i7-7700 scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Pentium G3220 or Core i7-7700 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Pentium G3220 or Core i7-7700?expand_more

The Core i7-7700 is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.