How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 scores 21.1/100 overall; Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100. AMD Ryzen 3 1200 wins 16 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and the Intel Core i3-3220?

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 advantages: 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. Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i3-3220?

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 launched cheaper at $109, versus $117 for the Intel Core i3-3220.

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i3-3220

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

$109

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

20Single-core20

22Multi-core20.4

20.6Gamingspec-based20

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, 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

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i3-3220
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i3-3220
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

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i3-3220
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock	—	1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i3-3220
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

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i3-3220
PCIe version	3+50%	2
CPU PCIe lanes	24+50%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i3-3220
Geekbench 6 (single)	920+16%Bottom 3%	790Bottom 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,400+40%Bottom 3%	1,720Bottom 2%
Cinebench R23 (single)	830+8%Bottom 2%	765Bottom 1%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,000+58%Bottom 2%	1,900Bottom 1%
PassMark	5,000+85%Bottom 3%	2,700Bottom 2%

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