Core i7-720QM vs Pentium G3220T

CPU

GPU

Core i7-720QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Pentium G3220T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-720QM

4 / 8

1,658

+0.5%

1,649

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-720QM is positioned at rank 1218 and the Pentium G3220T is on rank 589, so the Pentium G3220T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-720QM

#1206

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6448%

#1207

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6354%

#1208

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5833%

#1209

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5807%

#1210

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5753%

#1212

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5556%

#1213

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5327%

#1214

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5319%

#1215

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5176%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

100%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

98%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

97%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

92%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

89%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

89%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

88%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

86%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

83%

#1232

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

73%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10207%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9644%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7003%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2110%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1671%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1462%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

837%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

826%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

752%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

752%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

744%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

724%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

714%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

711%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

704%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

100%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

100%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

98%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

98%

#596

Core i3-4160

MSRP: $117|Avg: $52

98%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

98%

#599

Athlon X4 760K

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#600

Core i5-6400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $57

97%

#602

Pentium G3460T

MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A

97%

#603

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

96%

#604

Core i5-6402P

MSRP: $182|Avg: $120

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-720QM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G3220T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-720QM	Pentium G3220T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($364)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarksfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium G3220T holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $364), it costs 96% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 2313% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-720QM.

Insight	Core i7-720QM	Pentium G3220T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2313%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($364)	✅ More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-720QM Benchmark Check

Pentium G3220T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-720QM and Pentium G3220T

Core i7-720QM

The Core i7-720QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $546.

Pentium G3220T

The Pentium G3220T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-720QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium G3220T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i7-720QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-720QM versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-720QM (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-720QM uses the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G3220T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-720QM scores 1,658 against the Pentium G3220T's 1,649 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-720QM. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-720QM vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T.

Feature	Core i7-720QM	Pentium G3220T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.6 GHz+63%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+100%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Clarksfield (2009−2010)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,658	1,649

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-720QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3220T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.