How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 59/100 overall; Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100. AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins 16 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core i3-3220?

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D advantages: Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 20; 3100% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 3 MB; 1100% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 1 MB; 825% higher PassMark: 24,973 vs 2,700. Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $269.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D or Intel Core i3-3220?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $269 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D.

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i3-3220

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D

$269

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

56.3Single-core20

44.9Multi-core20.4

87.5Gamingspec-based20

16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-3220

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+36) and multi-core (+25). 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 7500X3D

Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 20
3100% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 3 MB
1100% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 1 MB
825% higher PassMark: 24,973 vs 2,700

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220

15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $269

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D	Intel Core i3-3220
Announced	2025+1%	2012
Socket	AM5	LGA1155
Process	5 nm+77%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W	55 W+15%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	No	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D	Intel Core i3-3220
Cores	6+200%	2
Performance cores	6+200%	2
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+200%	4
Base clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz+36%	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB+1100%	1 MB
L3 cache	96 MB+3100%	3 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D	Intel Core i3-3220
iGPU	AMD Radeon Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock	2,200 MHz	1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D	Intel Core i3-3220
Memory support	DDR5-5200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D	Intel Core i3-3220
PCIe version	5+150%	2
CPU PCIe lanes	28+75%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D	Intel Core i3-3220
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	790Bottom 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	1,720Bottom 2%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,639+114%Top 49%	765Bottom 1%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	12,969+583%Bottom 48%	1,900Bottom 1%
PassMark	24,973+825%Bottom 46%	2,700Bottom 2%

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