How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 36/100 overall; Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100. AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins 18 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-3220 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and the Intel Core i3-3220?

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X advantages: Stronger single-core score: 28 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 20; 700% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB; 552% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 2,700; 453% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,500 vs 1,900. Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 48% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 105 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $329.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i3-3220?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $329 for the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i3-3220

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

$329

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

28.4Single-core20

37.2Multi-core20.4

43Gamingspec-based20

18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-3220

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+8). 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 7 2700X

Stronger single-core score: 28 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 20
700% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
552% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 2,700
453% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,500 vs 1,900

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220

48% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 105 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $329

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel Core i3-3220
Announced	2018	2012
Socket	AM4	LGA1155
Process	12 nm+45%	22 nm
Base TDP	105 W	55 W+48%
Max turbo power	142 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel Core i3-3220
Cores	8+300%	2
Performance cores	8+300%	2
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	16+300%	4
Base clock	3.7 GHz+12%	3.3 GHz
Boost clock	4.3 GHz+30%	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	4 MB+700%	1 MB
L3 cache	16 MB+433%	3 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel Core i3-3220
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock	—	1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	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 7 2700X versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel Core i3-3220
PCIe version	3+50%	2
CPU PCIe lanes	24+50%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X versus Intel Core i3-3220
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	Intel Core i3-3220
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,255+59%Bottom 17%	790Bottom 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,600+284%Bottom 32%	1,720Bottom 2%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,120+46%Bottom 19%	765Bottom 1%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	10,500+453%Bottom 39%	1,900Bottom 1%
PassMark	17,600+552%Bottom 30%	2,700Bottom 2%

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