How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13600K scores 66.5/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13600K wins 20.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i5-13600K?

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 $319. Intel Core i5-13600K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 20; 3900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB; 1319% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 2,700.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i5-13600K?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $319 for the Intel Core i5-13600K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-13600K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13600K

$319

20Single-core75.1

20.4Multi-core65.5

20Gaming57.8

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322020 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+55) and Multi-core (+45). 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 $319

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K

Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 20
3900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB
1319% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 2,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13600K
Announced	2012	2022
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
Process	22 nm	10 nm+55%
Base TDP	55 W+56%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	181 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13600K
Cores	2	14+600%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	4	20+400%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+6%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5.1 GHz+55%
L2 cache	1 MB	20 MB+3900%
L3 cache	3 MB	24 MB+700%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13600K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,550 MHz+48%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13600K
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13600K
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-13600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	2,750+248%Top 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	15,500+801%Top 17%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	2,000+161%Top 17%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	24,000+1163%Top 17%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	38,300+1319%Top 20%

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