Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-12600K
20Single-core65.2
20.4Multi-core50.8
20Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322017 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+45) and multi-core (+30). 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 $318
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 20
- 1800% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 919% higher PassMark: 27,501 vs 2,700
- 788% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,878 vs 1,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 55 W+56% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 150 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 10+400% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 6+200% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+48% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 10 MB+1800% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 20 MB+567% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Bottom 2% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Bottom 1% | 1,809+136%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 1% | 16,878+788%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 2,700Bottom 2% | 27,501+919%Top 47% |
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