Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500 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 Core i5-7500 is 1583 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i5-7500 - $79.0 vs $89.0
- Up to 8% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-7500 - $0.48 vs $0.52 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-7500 - 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 6% better in God of War than Core i3-3220 - 172 vs 163 FPS
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |