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Core i3-3220

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.3 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 58.8% (568th of 1358)

Based on 75,147 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Poor: 47%Average: 58.8% Great: 66%
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3220 averaged 41.1% 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 80.1Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 82.2Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3220 is just 19%. 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 Mixed Speed 224Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 222Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 75,147 samples)
Rank 56858.8%
Min Avg Max
63.1 Memory 80.1 92.4
53.3 1-Core 82.2 91.4
97.9 2-Core 145 172
63.1% 102 Pts
Min Avg Max
144 4-Core 219 243
161 8-Core 222 243
30.1% 221 Pts
Min Avg Max
163 64-Core 224 245
15.1% 224 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
66.7% Good
Memory 92.5
1-Core 91
2-Core 167
72% 117 Pts
4-Core 239
8-Core 242
33% 241 Pts
64-Core 246
16% 246 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
63.2% Good
Memory 84.7
1-Core 91.8
2-Core 166
69% 114 Pts
4-Core 243
8-Core 244
33% 244 Pts
64-Core 243
16% 243 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
62.7% Good
Memory 88.5
1-Core 90.4
2-Core 167
70% 115 Pts
4-Core 217
8-Core 209
29% 213 Pts
64-Core 208
14% 208 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
60.6% Good
Memory 79.5
1-Core 90.6
2-Core 150
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 244
8-Core 241
33% 242 Pts
64-Core 243
16% 243 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
58.2% Above average
Memory 83.6
1-Core 83.5
2-Core 164
67% 111 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 226
27% 206 Pts
64-Core 241
16% 241 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
55% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 91.1
2-Core 150
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 236
32% 236 Pts
64-Core 203
14% 203 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
55% Above average
Memory 73.5
1-Core 83
2-Core 60
51% 72.2 Pts
4-Core 213
8-Core 211
29% 212 Pts
64-Core 210
14% 210 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 54,507,411 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3010

CPU
Core i3-3220Intel  $123Bench 59%, 75,147 samples1,214x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 145,785 samples2,342x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 31%, 994,730 samples544x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 178,461 samples479x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $22Bench 68%, 443,928 samples293x
A400 120GBKingston  $19Bench 59%, 185,650 samples196x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 106%, 751,699 samples125x
RAM
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 53%, 17,331 samples321x
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 29%, 7,090 samples192x
HMT451U6AFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 52%, 14,557 samples165x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $145

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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$115.00 - $117.00
Clock Speed3.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP55 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

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

 Comments

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USA-User
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Good (edit your comment) Add link

11 days ago.

i have it in a custom biuld form random parts, i have a dell 9010 sf with 250 hdd, 1gb video card, 4 gb ram, i have no complaints, on opera fly's, on windows fly's, cant complain, dow i dont play newer than 2010 games on it, and its not my main rig.

ROU-User
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4,209

Poor

6 months ago.

compare to others this i3 is faster, silence and with a good pieces on your pc, you really can fly with it

FRA-User
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4,191

Excellent

8 months ago.

i have it in my hp pro 6300 and its suprising good i play FORTNITE on ALPHA

IND-User
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4,174

Poor

6 days ago.

It's a very useful information for acer veriton series

ITA-User
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3,723

Poor

1 month ago.

Still very useful in 2021. Very low budget gaming PC.

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,490

Good

7 months ago.

i still use my old cpu and it works great!

FIN-User
Avatar level
2,288

Poor

8 months ago.

works perfectly fine. can edit 1080p video. What a champ!

kuroiikaze
Avatar level
42

Good

21 months ago.

still have a better use of it

MrManiac3
Avatar level
40

Average

3 years ago.

This CPU, being in a high school student-use SSF computer, seems to perform well for regular browser usage and Flash. I would not use it for any of my computer related hobbies as far as I know.

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