How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 13.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 29% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 77 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 25 vs 20; 167% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB; 159% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 2,700; 116% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 1,900; 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 1,720.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-3770

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

20Single-core22.5

20.4Multi-core24.5

20Gamingspec-based23.8

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322013 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-3770 wins this desktop processor face-off, 23.7 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+3). 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

29% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 77 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

Stronger multi-core score: 25 vs 20
167% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
159% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 2,700
116% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 1,900
106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 1,720

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2012	2012
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1155
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Base TDP	55 W+29%	77 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	2	4+100%
Performance cores	2	4+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB+100%
L3 cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Bottom 2%	1,100+39%Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Bottom 2%	3,550+106%Bottom 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Bottom 1%	980+28%Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Bottom 1%	4,100+116%Bottom 10%
PassMark	2,700Bottom 2%	7,000+159%Bottom 9%

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