How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 scores 31.3/100 overall; Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100. AMD Ryzen 5 2600 wins 18 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-3220 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and the Intel Core i3-3220?

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 23 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 32 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 41 vs 20; 500% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB; 433% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 3 MB. Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $199.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i3-3220?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $199 for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Core i3-3220

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

$199

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

23.2Single-core20

31.6Multi-core20.4

40.5Gaming20

18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 26001 spec wins — Intel Core i3-3220

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.3 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+21) and Multi-core (+11). Intel Core i3-3220 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Stronger Single-core score: 23 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 32 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 41 vs 20
500% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
433% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 3 MB

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220

15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $199

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i3-3220
Announced	2018	2012
Socket	AM4	LGA1155
Process	12 nm+45%	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 5 2600 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i3-3220
Cores	6+200%	2
Performance cores	6+200%	2
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+200%	4
Base clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
Boost clock	3.9 GHz+18%	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	3 MB+500%	1 MB
L3 cache	16 MB+433%	3 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i3-3220
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock	—	1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i3-3220
Memory support	DDR4-2933	DDR3-1600
Max memory	64 GB+100%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i3-3220
PCIe version	3+50%	2
CPU PCIe lanes	24+50%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Intel Core i3-3220
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,140+44%Top 90%	790Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,300+208%Top 72%	1,720Top 99%
Cinebench R23 (single)	980+28%Top 88%	765Top 100%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	7,400+289%Top 72%	1,900Top 100%
PassMark	13,400+396%Top 69%	2,700Top 99%

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