Intel Core i3-3225 vs Intel Core i7-950
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-3225 is 9% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 24 22
Cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Top speed 3.3 GHz 3.3 GHz
Rated power 55 W 130 W
Games at recommended 131 126
Released20122009
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-3225 better than the Intel Core i7-950 for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-3225 scores 24 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 Intel UHD Graphics 630 for the Intel Core i3-3225, and the Intel HD Graphics 4000 for the Intel Core i7-950.