Comparing Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularitynot in top-100Value for money0.220.13Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)no dataArchitecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)Release date3 September 2012 (11 years old)1 September 2013 (10 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$117$71Current price$42 (0.4x MSRP)$103 (1.5x MSRP)
Value for money
Performance per price, higher is better.
i3-3220 has 69% better value for money than Pentium G3220.
Technical specs
Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)Threads42Base clock speed3.3 GHz3 GHzBoost clock speed3.3 GHz3 GHzL1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm22 nmDie size94 mm2177 mm2Maximum core temperature65 °C72 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C72 °CNumber of transistorsno data1,400 million64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt53 Watt
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2AES-NI--AVX+no dataEnhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++My WiFi+no dataTurbo Boost Technology--Hyper-Threading Technology+-TSXno data-Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++SIPPno data-FDI+no dataStatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Security technologies
Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT+-EDB++Secure Key-no dataIdentity Protection+no dataAnti-Theft+no data
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3Maximum memory size32 GB32 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.3 GB/sECC memory support-+
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® ProcessorsMax video memoryno data1.7 GBQuick Sync Video++Clear Video HD+-Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHzInTru 3D+no data
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 integrated GPUs.
Number of displays supported33eDPno data+DisplayPortno data+HDMIno data+DVIno data+VGAno data+
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data1920x1080@60HzMax resolution over eDPno data2560x1600@60HzMax resolution over DisplayPortno data2560x1600@60HzMax resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
DirectXno data11.1/12OpenGLno data4.3
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220.
PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0PCI Express lanesno data16
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i3-3220 outperforms Pentium G3220 by 20% in our combined benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i3-3220 outperforms Pentium G3220 by 20% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Core i3-3220 outperforms Pentium G3220 by 22% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
3DMark Fire Strike Physics
Benchmark coverage: 4%
Pentium G3220 2940
+16.2%
Pentium G3220 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 16% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.
Advantages and disadvantages
Performance score 1.47 1.23 Recency 3 September 2012 1 September 2013 Threads 4 2 Cost $117 $71 Boost clock speed 3300 3000 Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 53 Watt
The Core i3-3220 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G3220 in performance tests.
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