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Core i3-3220

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.30 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q3 2016.

Average Bench: 47.4% (867th of 1442)

Based on 12 user benchmarks.  Device: 1F8BFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Poor: 39%Average: 47.4% Great: 53%
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 33%
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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3220 averaged 52.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 70.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 69.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3220 is just 13.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3220 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 150Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 138Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 12 samples)
Rank 86747.4%
Min Avg Max
51.5 Memory 70.5 87.4
32.6 1-Core 69.8 89
33.4 2-Core 127 176
53.7% 89.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
87.6 4-Core 144 181
51.4 8-Core 138 200
19% 141 Pts
Min Avg Max
88.7 64-Core 150 201
9.3% 150 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
53.8% Above average
Memory 79.2
1-Core 77.9
2-Core 173
64% 110 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 161
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 165
10% 165 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
52.1% Above average
Memory 76.9
1-Core 85.5
2-Core 168
64% 110 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 149
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
51.3% Above average
Memory 72.1
1-Core 77
2-Core 175
61% 108 Pts
4-Core 179
8-Core 175
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
48% Average
Memory 69.7
1-Core 56
2-Core 54
42% 59.9 Pts
4-Core 155
8-Core 159
21% 157 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
43.2% Average
Memory 61.8
1-Core 70.7
2-Core 141
53% 91.2 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 143
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
38.8% Below average
Memory 58.7
1-Core 84.7
2-Core 110
51% 84.4 Pts
4-Core 111
8-Core 111
15% 111 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi3-3220
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$113.00 - $117.00
Clock Speed3.30 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP55 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Base Frequency650.00 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo
Secure KeyNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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