Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-3470
20Single-core20
20.4Multi-core22
20Gaming21.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322012 spec wins — Intel Core i5-3470
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2 against 21.4 for Intel Core i5-3470. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-3470 edges ahead in gaming and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-3220
- 29% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 77 W
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $184
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-3470
- 100% higher cores: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher L2 cache: 1 MB vs 1 MB
- 100% higher L3 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 85% higher PassMark: 5,000 vs 2,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W+29% | 77 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,100 MHz+5% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 3+50% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790 | 950+20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720 | 2,500+45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765 | 830+8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900 | 3,000+58% |
| PassMark | 2,700 | 5,000+85% |
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