How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 42.9/100 overall; Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100. AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins 18 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-3220 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Core i3-3220?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G advantages: Stronger single-core score: 47 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 40 vs 20; 637% higher PassMark: 19,900 vs 2,700; 500% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB; 468% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,800 vs 1,900. Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $259.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G or Intel Core i3-3220?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $259 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i3-3220

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

$259

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

47Single-core20

39.9Multi-core20.4

43.6Gamingspec-based20

18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-3220

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+20). 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 5600G

Stronger single-core score: 47 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 40 vs 20
637% higher PassMark: 19,900 vs 2,700
500% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
468% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,800 vs 1,900

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220

15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $259

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Intel Core i3-3220
Announced	2021	2012
Socket	AM4	LGA1155
Process	7 nm+68%	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 5600G versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Intel Core i3-3220
Cores	6+200%	2
Performance cores	6+200%	2
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+200%	4
Base clock	3.9 GHz+18%	3.3 GHz
Boost clock	4.4 GHz+33%	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 5600G versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Intel Core i3-3220
iGPU	AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega)	Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock	1,900 MHz	1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Intel Core i3-3220
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Intel Core i3-3220
PCIe version	3+50%	2
CPU PCIe lanes	24+50%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Intel Core i3-3220
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,850+134%Bottom 46%	790Bottom 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,300+383%Bottom 41%	1,720Bottom 2%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,470+92%Bottom 42%	765Bottom 1%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	10,800+468%Bottom 40%	1,900Bottom 1%
PassMark	19,900+637%Bottom 37%	2,700Bottom 2%

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