How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i9-10850K scores 46.8/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-10850K wins 17.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i9-10850K?

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 $453. Intel Core i9-10850K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 41 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 20; 741% higher PassMark: 22,700 vs 2,700; 726% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,700 vs 1,900; 567% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 3 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i9-10850K?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $453 for the Intel Core i9-10850K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i9-10850K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-10850K

$453

20Single-core40.7

20.4Multi-core47

20Gamingspec-based54

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322017 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+27) and single-core (+21). 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 $453

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K

Stronger single-core score: 41 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 20
741% higher PassMark: 22,700 vs 2,700
726% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,700 vs 1,900
567% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 3 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-10850K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-10850K
Announced	2012	2020
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1200
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	55 W+56%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	250 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-10850K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-10850K
Cores	2	10+400%
Performance cores	2	10+400%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	20+400%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5.2 GHz+58%
L2 cache	1 MB	3 MB+400%
L3 cache	3 MB	20 MB+567%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-10850K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-10850K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-10850K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-10850K
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2933
Max memory	32 GB	128 GB+300%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-10850K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-10850K
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-10850K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-10850K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Bottom 2%	1,700+115%Bottom 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Bottom 2%	10,100+487%Bottom 51%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Bottom 1%	1,310+71%Bottom 34%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Bottom 1%	15,700+726%Top 43%
PassMark	2,700Bottom 2%	22,700+741%Bottom 41%

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