How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-7500 scores 24.9/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-7500 wins 15.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i5-7500?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $192. Intel Core i5-7500 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 28 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 24 vs 20; 122% higher PassMark: 6,000 vs 2,700; 108% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 3,950 vs 1,900; 100% higher cores: 4 vs 2.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i5-7500?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $192 for the Intel Core i5-7500.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-7500

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-7500

$192

20Single-core27.9

20.4Multi-core23.8

20Gamingspec-based23.1

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-7500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 24.9 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+3). 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

15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $192

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500

Stronger single-core score: 28 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 24 vs 20
122% higher PassMark: 6,000 vs 2,700
108% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 3,950 vs 1,900
100% higher cores: 4 vs 2

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-7500
Announced	2012	2017
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1151
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	55 W+15%	65 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-7500
Cores	2	4+100%
Performance cores	2	4+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	4
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+15%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB+100%
L3 cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-7500
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-7500
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory	32 GB	64 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-7500
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-7500
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Bottom 2%	1,290+63%Bottom 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Bottom 2%	3,400+98%Bottom 11%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Bottom 1%	1,070+40%Bottom 13%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Bottom 1%	3,950+108%Bottom 9%
PassMark	2,700Bottom 2%	6,000+122%Bottom 6%

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