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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: 52.1% (755th of 1463)

Based on 71,790 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 52.1% Great: 62%
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3220 averaged 47.8% 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 74.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 71.8Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3220 is 23.6%. 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 184Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 184Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 71,790 samples)
Rank 75552.1%
Min Avg Max
50.9 Memory 74.2 90.4
41.4 1-Core 71.8 84.9
77.6 2-Core 126 149
55.3% 90.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
113 4-Core 175 212
126 8-Core 184 216
23.8% 179 Pts
Min Avg Max
117 64-Core 184 215
11.4% 184 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
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, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
62.7% Good
Memory 90
1-Core 84.9
2-Core 142
65% 106 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 211
28% 209 Pts
64-Core 210
13% 210 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
62.1% Good
Memory 89.2
1-Core 86.3
2-Core 144
66% 106 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 219
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 218
14% 218 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
60.8% Good
Memory 87.5
1-Core 83.8
2-Core 142
64% 104 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 201
27% 201 Pts
64-Core 201
12% 201 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
59.9% Above average
Memory 83
1-Core 85.9
2-Core 151
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 217
8-Core 212
29% 214 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
59.2% Above average
Memory 80.9
1-Core 86.4
2-Core 162
65% 110 Pts
4-Core 219
8-Core 219
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 218
14% 218 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
58.3% Above average
Memory 85.6
1-Core 77.7
2-Core 135
61% 99.3 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 180
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 180
11% 180 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
52.5% Above average
Memory 80.2
1-Core 63.9
2-Core 105
53% 82.9 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 147
20% 147 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 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)
50.7% Above average
Memory 80.9
1-Core 61.7
2-Core 97.9
52% 80.2 Pts
4-Core 118
8-Core 144
17% 131 Pts
64-Core 148
9% 148 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
42.2% Average
Memory 49.9
1-Core 83.1
2-Core 142
52% 91.5 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 207
27% 203 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
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Motherboard: Intel H61

CPU
Core i3-3220Intel  $92Bench 52%, 71,790 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples2,071x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples1,354x
GeForce GT 730NvidiaBench 5%, 164,888 samples755x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples503x
256GB 256GBSSDBench 77%, 9,229 samples283x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $24Bench 56%, 142,801 samples276x
RAM
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples651x
1x8GBUnknownBench 38%, 168,538 samples615x
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples246x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $117

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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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2 months ago.

ROU-User
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4,703

Good

4 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
Avatar level
4,651

Excellent

2 years ago.

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

ITA-User
Avatar level
4,129

Good

2 months ago.

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

IRN-User
Avatar level
4,064

Good

27 days ago.

using this cpu with intergrated gpu on minecraft 1080p solid 30 fps

PHL-User
Avatar level
3,454

Good

3 months ago.

it would only better if you installed along with 730 for better performance

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,810

Good

2 years ago.

i still use my old cpu and it works great!

FIN-User
Avatar level
2,580

Poor

2 years ago.

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

kuroiikaze
Avatar level
42

Good

3 years ago.

still have a better use of it

MrManiac3
Avatar level
40

Average

5 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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