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Core i3-3220

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

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Average Bench: 46.8% (391st of 1158)

Based on 28,391 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Poor: 35%Average: 46.8% Great: 51%
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3220 averaged 53.1% 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

Single Core Floating Point Speed 84.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 82.7Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3220 is just 16.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3220 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Multi Core Floating Point Speed 217Pts
Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 220Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 28,391 samples)
Rank 39146.8%
Min Avg Max
56.5 SC Int 81.8 89.2
59.6 SC Float 84.4 91.8
57.5 SC Mixed 82.7 90.4
66.4% 83 Pts
Min Avg Max
143 QC Int 209 232
150 QC Float 211 232
150 QC Mixed 213 235
47.9% 211 Pts
Min Avg Max
171 MC Int 217 233
173 MC Float 217 232
176 MC Mixed 220 238
32.7% 218 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Single core Quad core Multi core
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
51% Above average
SC Int 88.4
SC Float 68.8
SC Mixed 89.6
66% 82.3 Pts
QC Int 230
QC Float 228
QC Mixed 234
52% 230 Pts
MC Int 230
MC Float 230
MC Mixed 234
35% 231 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
50.5% Above average
SC Int 88.1
SC Float 90.5
SC Mixed 89.1
71% 89.2 Pts
QC Int 229
QC Float 227
QC Mixed 231
52% 229 Pts
MC Int 228
MC Float 227
MC Mixed 230
34% 229 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)
50.1% Above average
SC Int 84.4
SC Float 89.8
SC Mixed 88.6
70% 87.6 Pts
QC Int 226
QC Float 222
QC Mixed 230
51% 226 Pts
MC Int 227
MC Float 223
MC Mixed 225
34% 225 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
47.9% Average
SC Int 82.7
SC Float 86.1
SC Mixed 81.1
67% 83.3 Pts
QC Int 220
QC Float 220
QC Mixed 225
50% 222 Pts
MC Int 211
MC Float 210
MC Mixed 220
32% 213 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
46.8% Average
SC Int 84.3
SC Float 83.9
SC Mixed 82.9
67% 83.7 Pts
QC Int 206
QC Float 197
QC Mixed 216
47% 206 Pts
MC Int 185
MC Float 212
MC Mixed 191
29% 196 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
46.3% Average
SC Int 82.1
SC Float 84
SC Mixed 81.4
66% 82.5 Pts
QC Int 214
QC Float 210
QC Mixed 212
48% 212 Pts
MC Int 210
MC Float 206
MC Mixed 208
31% 208 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
45.8% Average
SC Int 76.3
SC Float 78.6
SC Mixed 77
62% 77.3 Pts
QC Int 204
QC Float 216
QC Mixed 214
48% 211 Pts
MC Int 229
MC Float 228
MC Mixed 232
34% 230 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
45.2% Average
SC Int 75
SC Float 78.2
SC Mixed 73.4
60% 75.5 Pts
QC Int 213
QC Float 214
QC Mixed 217
49% 215 Pts
MC Int 214
MC Float 217
MC Mixed 218
32% 216 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
42.8% Average
SC Int 86.5
SC Float 84.6
SC Mixed 88
69% 86.4 Pts
QC Int 177
QC Float 170
QC Mixed 176
40% 175 Pts
MC Int 175
MC Float 182
MC Mixed 176
27% 178 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 17%
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Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3010

CPU
Core i3-3220Intel  $60Bench 47%, 28,391 samples770x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 61,088 samples1,706x
HD 7470AMDBench 2%, 5,049 samples230x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 38%, 354,124 samples228x
SSD
A400 120GBKingston  $20Bench 59%, 36,774 samples89x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $92Bench 106%, 421,994 samples68x
A400 240GBKingston  $30Bench 65%, 51,183 samples64x
RAM
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 30%, 3,139 samples223x
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 55%, 6,189 samples211x
HMT451U6AFR8C-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 29%, 1,913 samples81x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $80

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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

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