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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $1999
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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3220 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 2639 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 96% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $79.0 vs $1900.99
- Up to 96% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $0.32 vs $7.31 per FPS
- Consumes up to 80% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 55 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 4% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i3-3220 - 260 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 64 vs 4 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
250
96.15384615384616%
Value, $/FPS
$0.32/FPS
100%
Price, $
$79
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220
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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
260
100%
Value, $/FPS
$7.31/FPS
4.377564979480165%
Price, $
$1900.99
4%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,900.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 350732 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
525
32.090464547677264%
Multi-Core
1085
7.7455739577384355%
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 32 |
| 4 | Threads | 64 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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