Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-12700F
20Single-core69.9
20.4Multi-core50.4
20Gamingspec-based57.5
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322015 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+50) and multi-core (+30). 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
- 57% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 20
- 2300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 1017% higher PassMark: 30,148 vs 2,700
- 733% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 3 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 55 W+15% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 180 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 12+500% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 8+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+48% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+2300% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 25 MB+733% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Bottom 2% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Bottom 1% | 1,898+148%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 1% | 15,291+705%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 2,700Bottom 2% | 30,148+1017%Top 40% |
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