How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-9400F scores 28.5/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-9400F wins 15.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i5-9400F?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W; 14% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz; Lower launch price: $117 vs $157. Intel Core i5-9400F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 28 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 28 vs 20; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 244% higher PassMark: 9,300 vs 2,700.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i5-9400F?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $157 for the Intel Core i5-9400F.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i5-9400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-9400F

$157

20Single-core30.1

20.4Multi-core27.9

20Gaming27.8

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-9400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.5 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+10) and gaming (+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

15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
14% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
Lower launch price: $117 vs $157

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F

Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 28 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 28 vs 20
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
244% higher PassMark: 9,300 vs 2,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-9400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-9400F
Announced	2012	2019
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 i5-9400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-9400F
Cores	2	6+200%
Performance cores	2	6+200%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	6+50%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	4.1 GHz+24%
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 i5-9400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-9400F
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	—
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-9400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-9400F
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2666
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-9400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-9400F
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i5-9400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i5-9400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	1,400+77%Top 72%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	4,500+162%Top 82%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	1,080+41%Top 83%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	5,900+211%Top 79%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	9,300+244%Top 79%

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