How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-10600K wins 18.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i5-10600K?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 56% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $262. Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 35 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 20; 437% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 2,700; 384% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 1,900.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i5-10600K?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $262 for the Intel Core i5-10600K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-10600K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

20Single-core36.4

20.4Multi-core34.7

20Gaming39.2

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322018 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+19) and Single-core (+16). 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

56% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K

Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 35 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 20
437% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 2,700
384% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 1,900

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-10600K
Announced	2012	2020
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1200
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	55 W+56%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	182 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-10600K
Cores	2	6+200%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	12+200%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	4.1 GHz+24%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	4.8 GHz+45%
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB+200%
L3 cache	3 MB	12 MB+300%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-10600K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,200 MHz+14%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-10600K
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2666
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-10600K
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-10600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	1,560+97%Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	6,500+278%Top 64%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	1,230+61%Top 68%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	9,200+384%Top 61%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	14,500+437%Top 62%

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