Intel Core i3-3210 vs Intel Core i7-950
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-3210 is 5% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 23 22
Cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Top speed 3.2 GHz 3.3 GHz
Rated power 55 W 130 W
Games at recommended 126 126
Released20122009
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-3210 better than the Intel Core i7-950 for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-3210 scores 23 and the Intel Core i7-950 22.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 for the Intel Core i3-3210, and the Intel HD Graphics 4000 for the Intel Core i7-950.