How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-14700K scores 80.9/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-14700K wins 19.

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

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 i7-14700K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 20; 5500% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB; 1900% higher PassMark: 54,000 vs 2,700; 1768% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 1,900.

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

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-14700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700K

$409

20Single-core84

20.4Multi-core85.7

20Gamingspec-based68.6

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322019 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+65) and single-core (+64). 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 i7-14700K

Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 20
5500% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
1900% higher PassMark: 54,000 vs 2,700
1768% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 1,900

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700K
Announced	2012	2023+1%
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 i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700K
Cores	2	20+900%
Performance cores	2	8+300%
Efficiency cores	0	12
Threads	4	28+600%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5.6 GHz+70%
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 i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700K
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 i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700K
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 i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700K
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-14700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Bottom 2%	3,000+280%Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Bottom 2%	19,300+1022%Top 16%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Bottom 1%	2,200+188%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Bottom 1%	35,500+1768%Top 11%
PassMark	2,700Bottom 2%	54,000+1900%Top 14%

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