How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700K scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700K wins 18.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 56% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $399. Intel Core i7-11700K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 20; 815% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 2,700; 700% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB; 689% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,000 vs 1,900.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $399 for the Intel Core i7-11700K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

$399

20Single-core47.9

20.4Multi-core46.8

20Gamingspec-based47.4

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322018 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+26). Intel Core i3-3220 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220

56% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 20
815% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 2,700
700% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
689% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,000 vs 1,900

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announced	2012	2021
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1200
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	55 W+56%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	251 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cores	2	8+300%
Performance cores	2	8+300%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	16+300%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5 GHz+52%
L2 cache	1 MB	4 MB+700%
L3 cache	3 MB	16 MB+433%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-11700K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-11700K
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version	2	4+100%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Bottom 2%	1,800+128%Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Bottom 2%	9,600+458%Bottom 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Bottom 1%	1,550+103%Bottom 47%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Bottom 1%	15,000+689%Top 47%
PassMark	2,700Bottom 2%	24,700+815%Bottom 45%

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