Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i3-8100
20Single-core26.3
20.4Multi-core23.7
20Gaming21.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322015 spec wins — Intel Core i3-8100
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-8100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 24 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+6) and Multi-core (+3). 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 i3-3220
- 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100
- Stronger Single-core score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 24 vs 20
- 126% higher PassMark: 6,100 vs 2,700
- 100% higher cores: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 55 W+15% | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,100 MHz+5% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 3+50% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Top 99% | 1,200+52%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Top 99% | 3,350+95%Top 90% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Top 100% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Top 100% | 3,800+100%Top 92% |
| PassMark | 2,700Top 99% | 6,100+126%Top 90% |
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