How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4770K scores 24.9/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4770K wins 16.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 35% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 84 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $339. Intel Core i7-4770K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 25 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 26 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 24 vs 20; 196% higher PassMark: 8,000 vs 2,700; 167% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-4770K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-4770K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-4770K

$339

20Single-core24.8

20.4Multi-core25.7

20Gaming23.8

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-4770K wins this desktop processor face-off, 24.9 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+5) and Single-core (+5). 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

35% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 84 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K

Stronger Single-core score: 25 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 26 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 24 vs 20
196% higher PassMark: 8,000 vs 2,700
167% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-4770K
Announced	2012	2013
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1150
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Base TDP	55 W+35%	84 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-4770K
Cores	2	4+100%
Performance cores	2	4+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+6%
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 i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-4770K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,250 MHz+19%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-4770K
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 i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-4770K
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-4770K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	1,190+51%Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	4,050+135%Top 84%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	1,010+32%Top 87%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	4,550+139%Top 87%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	8,000+196%Top 85%

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