Core i7-3910K vs Core i3-3220
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2128 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | 52 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.15 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core i3 (Desktop) | no data |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) |
| Release date | 8 April 2012 (12 years ago) | 24 July 2013 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $117 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 94 mm2 | 435 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 67 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | 67 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 2,270 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FCLGA1155 | 2011 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 55 Watt | 130 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | - | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 8 April 2012 | 24 July 2013 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 55 Watt | 130 Watt |
i3-3220 has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 136.4% lower power consumption.
i7-3910K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3220 and Core i7-3910K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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