AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i3-3220
20Single-core20
22Multi-core20.4
20.6Gaming20
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 12002 spec wins — Intel Core i3-3220
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 scores 21.1 against 20.2 for Intel Core i3-3220. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 3 1200 edges ahead in Multi-core and gaming, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 300% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher cores: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220
- 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2012 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 55 W+15% |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3+50% | 2 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920+16% | 790 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400+40% | 1,720 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830+8% | 765 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000+58% | 1,900 |
| PassMark | 5,000+85% | 2,700 |
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