How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-14700 scores 77/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-14700 wins 18.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 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 $384. Intel Core i7-14700 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 20; 5500% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB; 1715% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 2,700.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $384 for the Intel Core i7-14700.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-14700

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700

$384

20Single-core81

20.4Multi-core79.6

20Gaming67.3

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322018 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+61) and Multi-core (+59). 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 $384

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700

Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 20
5500% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
1715% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 2,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700
Announced	2012	2024+1%
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
Process	22 nm	10 nm+55%
Base TDP	55 W+15%	65 W
Max turbo power	—	219 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700
Cores	2	20+900%
Performance cores	2	8+300%
Efficiency cores	0	12
Threads	4	28+600%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+57%	2.1 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5.4 GHz+64%
L2 cache	1 MB	28 MB+5500%
L3 cache	3 MB	33 MB+1000%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,600 MHz+52%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	192 GB+500%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	2,920+270%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	17,800+935%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	2,130+178%Top 12%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	32,500+1611%Top 9%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	49,000+1715%Top 11%

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