How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-8700 scores 35/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-8700 wins 16.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i7-8700?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $303. Intel Core i7-8700 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 33 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 38 vs 20; 381% higher PassMark: 13,000 vs 2,700; 342% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,400 vs 1,900.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i7-8700?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-8700.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i7-8700

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700

$303

20Single-core35.3

20.4Multi-core33.3

20Gaming37.9

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+18) and Single-core (+15). 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

15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700

Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 33 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 38 vs 20
381% higher PassMark: 13,000 vs 2,700
342% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,400 vs 1,900

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-8700
Announced	2012	2017
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1151-v2
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	55 W+15%	65 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-8700
Cores	2	6+200%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	12+200%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+39%
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB+200%
L3 cache	3 MB	12 MB+300%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-8700
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,200 MHz+14%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-8700
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2666
Max memory	32 GB	64 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-8700
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i7-8700
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	1,500+90%Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	6,400+272%Top 65%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	1,230+61%Top 68%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	8,400+342%Top 68%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	13,000+381%Top 71%

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