AMD FX-8370 vs Intel Core i3-3225
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 22 24
Cores 8 2
Threads 8 4
Top speed 4.3 GHz 3.3 GHz
Rated power 125 W 55 W
Games at recommended 126 131
Released20142012
Quick answers
Is the AMD FX-8370 better than the Intel Core i3-3225 for gaming?
No — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-3225 scores 24 and the AMD FX-8370 22.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: the Intel HD Graphics 4000 for the AMD FX-8370, and the Intel UHD Graphics 630 for the Intel Core i3-3225.