Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i9-13900K
20Single-core84.3
20.4Multi-core92.6
20Gamingspec-based71.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322018 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+72) and single-core (+64). 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
- 10% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 20
- 6300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
- 2104% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 2,700
- 1979% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 1,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 55 W+56% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 24+1100% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 8+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 32+700% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 5.8 GHz+76% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+6300% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 36 MB+1100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 2% | 2,950+273%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Bottom 2% | 20,500+1092%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Bottom 1% | 2,250+194%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 1% | 39,500+1979%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 2,700Bottom 2% | 59,500+2104%Top 8% |
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