How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-11400F scores 37.2/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-11400F wins 16.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i5-11400F?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 27% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $157. Intel Core i5-11400F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 37 vs 20; 530% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 2,700; 500% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i5-11400F?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $157 for the Intel Core i5-11400F.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-11400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400F

$157

20Single-core38.6

20.4Multi-core36.5

20Gaming36.7

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322016 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-11400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+19) and gaming (+17). 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

27% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $157

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F

Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 37 vs 20
530% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 2,700
500% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-11400F
Announced	2012	2021
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1200
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	55 W+15%	65 W
Max turbo power	—	154 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-11400F
Cores	2	6+200%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	12+200%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+33%
L2 cache	1 MB	3 MB+500%
L3 cache	3 MB	12 MB+300%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-11400F
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	—
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-11400F
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-11400F
PCIe version	2	4+100%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-11400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	1,560+97%Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	6,300+266%Top 66%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	1,330+74%Top 54%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	10,200+437%Top 55%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	17,000+530%Top 58%

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