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Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-12700K

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20.2Inno Score
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WINNER
Intel Core i7-12700K
63Inno Score
20Single-core69.4
20.4Multi-core61.5
20Gaming58.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322020 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+49) and Multi-core (+41). 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 $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 20
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 20
  • Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 20
  • 2300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
  • 1178% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 2,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i7-12700K
Announced20122021
SocketLGA1155LGA1700
Process22 nm10 nm+55%
Base TDP55 W+56%125 W
Max turbo power—190 W
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i7-12700K
Cores212+500%
Performance cores28+300%
Efficiency cores04
Threads420+400%
Base clock3.3 GHz3.6 GHz+9%
Boost clock3.3 GHz5 GHz+52%
L2 cache1 MB12 MB+2300%
L3 cache3 MB25 MB+733%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i7-12700K
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock1,050 MHz1,500 MHz+43%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i7-12700K
Memory supportDDR3-1600DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory32 GB128 GB+300%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i7-12700K
PCIe version25+150%
CPU PCIe lanes1620+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i7-12700K
Geekbench 6 (single)790Top 99%2,500+216%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,720Top 99%14,300+731%Top 23%
Cinebench R23 (single)765Top 100%1,950+155%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (multi)1,900Top 100%22,400+1079%Top 18%
PassMark2,700Top 99%34,500+1178%Top 23%

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