Intel Core i3-3220
About processor
The Intel Core i3-3220 processor is a reliable and efficient choice for desktop computing. Built on a 22nm technology and utilizing the Ivy Bridge architecture, this processor delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and light multitasking.
With a total of 2 cores and 4 threads, the Core i3-3220 handles basic computing needs with ease. Its low TDP of 55W ensures that it operates with energy efficiency, contributing to lower power consumption and heat generation compared to other processors in its class.
In terms of real-world performance, the Core i3-3220 holds up well for general use, such as web browsing, office applications, and multimedia playback. It also performs adequately for light gaming and casual photo or video editing tasks.
Benchmark tests, such as Geekbench 6, show that the Core i3-3220 delivers respectable scores, with a single-core score of 503 and a multi-core score of 867. This indicates its capability to handle multi-threaded workloads, albeit at a modest level.
Overall, the Intel Core i3-3220 processor is a solid choice for budget-conscious users seeking a reliable CPU for day-to-day computing needs. While it may not excel at demanding tasks, it offers a good balance of performance and efficiency for its intended use case.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
July 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i3-3220
Code Name
Ivi Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.30 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1155
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
22 nm
TDP
55 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3 1333/1600
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
25.6 GB/s
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.05 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
503
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
867
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
606
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1351
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1730
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2263
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core