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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i3-3220

WINNER
I
45.7Inno Score
VS
I
20.2Inno Score
65.8Single-core20
36.4Multi-core20.4
38.5Gaming20
17 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-3220

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+46) and gaming (+19). 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 Intel Core i3-14100F

  • Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 20
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 20
  • Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 20
  • 900% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-3220
Announced2024+1%2012
SocketLGA1700LGA1155
Process10 nm+55%22 nm
Base TDP58 W55 W+5%
Max turbo power110 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-3220
Cores4+100%2
Performance cores4+100%2
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.5 GHz+6%3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.7 GHz+42%3.3 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+900%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+300%3 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-3220
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock—1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-3220
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR3-1600
Max memory192 GB+500%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-3220
PCIe version5+150%2
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i3-3220
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i3-3220
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+210%Top 26%790Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600+400%Top 49%1,720Top 99%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830+139%Top 26%765Top 100%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100+379%Top 65%1,900Top 100%
PassMark14,500+437%Top 62%2,700Top 99%

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