How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-8400 scores 29/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-8400 wins 15.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i5-8400?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 18% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz; 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $117 vs $182. Intel Core i5-8400 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 31 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 29 vs 20; 241% higher PassMark: 9,200 vs 2,700; 237% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,400 vs 1,900; 200% higher cores: 6 vs 2.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i5-8400?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-8400.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-8400

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-8400

$182

20Single-core31.1

20.4Multi-core28.6

20Gamingspec-based27.2

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-8400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 29 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11) and multi-core (+8). 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

18% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $117 vs $182

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8400

Stronger single-core score: 31 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 29 vs 20
241% higher PassMark: 9,200 vs 2,700
237% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,400 vs 1,900
200% higher cores: 6 vs 2

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-8400
Announced	2012	2017
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1151-v2
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 i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-8400
Cores	2	6+200%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	6+50%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+18%	2.8 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	4 GHz+21%
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB+200%
L3 cache	3 MB	9 MB+200%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-8400
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-8400
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2666
Max memory	32 GB	64 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-8400
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-8400
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Bottom 2%	1,370+73%Bottom 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Bottom 2%	4,900+185%Bottom 19%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Bottom 1%	1,150+50%Bottom 22%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Bottom 1%	6,400+237%Bottom 19%
PassMark	2,700Bottom 2%	9,200+241%Bottom 14%

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