How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-13700K scores 74.6/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-13700K wins 19.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i7-13700K?

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 $409. Intel Core i7-13700K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 20; 4700% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB; 1622% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 2,700; 1495% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 1,900.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i7-13700K?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-13700K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-13700K

$409

20Single-core79.1

20.4Multi-core76.9

20Gamingspec-based65

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322019 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+59) and multi-core (+57). 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 i7-13700K

Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 20
4700% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB
1622% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 2,700
1495% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 1,900

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-13700K
Announced	2012	2022
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
Process	22 nm	10 nm+55%
Base TDP	55 W+56%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	253 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-13700K
Cores	2	16+700%
Performance cores	2	8+300%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	4	24+500%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5.4 GHz+64%
L2 cache	1 MB	24 MB+4700%
L3 cache	3 MB	30 MB+900%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-13700K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-13700K
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-13700K
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-13700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Bottom 2%	2,850+261%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Bottom 2%	18,200+958%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Bottom 1%	2,100+175%Top 21%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Bottom 1%	30,300+1495%Top 16%
PassMark	2,700Bottom 2%	46,500+1622%Top 21%

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