How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13400F scores 53.5/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13400F wins 17.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i5-13400F?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $196. Intel Core i5-13400F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 20; 1800% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB; 848% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 2,700.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i5-13400F?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $196 for the Intel Core i5-13400F.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-13400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400F

$196

20Single-core62.5

20.4Multi-core49.3

20Gaming50.2

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322017 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+43) and gaming (+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

32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $196

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400F

Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 20
1800% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
848% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 2,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13400F
Announced	2012	2023+1%
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
Process	22 nm	10 nm+55%
Base TDP	55 W+15%	65 W
Max turbo power	—	148 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13400F
Cores	2	10+400%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	4	16+300%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+39%
L2 cache	1 MB	10 MB+1800%
L3 cache	3 MB	20 MB+567%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13400F
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	—
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13400F
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13400F
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	2,300+191%Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	11,300+557%Top 31%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	1,800+135%Top 29%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	15,800+732%Top 31%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	25,600+848%Top 37%

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