Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-4790
20Single-core27.2
20.4Multi-core25.9
20Gaming24.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322014 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4790 wins this desktop processor face-off, 25.9 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+7) and Multi-core (+6). 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 $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- Stronger Single-core score: 27 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger gaming score: 24 vs 20
- 207% higher PassMark: 8,300 vs 2,700
- 167% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W+35% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,200 MHz+14% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 3+50% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Top 99% | 1,230+56%Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Top 99% | 4,050+135%Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Top 100% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Top 100% | 4,600+142%Top 85% |
| PassMark | 2,700Top 99% | 8,300+207%Top 84% |
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