How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 89.8/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-14900KS wins 19.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i9-14900KS?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 63% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 150 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $689. Intel Core i9-14900KS advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 20; 6300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB; 2252% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 2,700.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i9-14900KS?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $689 for the Intel Core i9-14900KS.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i9-14900KS

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-14900KS

$689

20Single-core92.1

20.4Multi-core96.7

20Gaming74.4

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322019 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+76) and Single-core (+72). 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

63% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 150 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $689

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS

Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 20
6300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
2252% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 2,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Announced	2012	2024+1%
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
Process	22 nm	10 nm+55%
Base TDP	55 W+63%	150 W
Max turbo power	—	253 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Cores	2	24+1100%
Performance cores	2	8+300%
Efficiency cores	0	16
Threads	4	32+700%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	6.2 GHz+88%
L2 cache	1 MB	32 MB+6300%
L3 cache	3 MB	36 MB+1100%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-14900KS
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,650 MHz+57%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	32 GB	192 GB+500%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-14900KS
PCIe version	2	5+150%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	3,250+311%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	21,800+1167%Top 3%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	2,360+208%Top 2%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	41,500+2084%Top 3%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	63,500+2252%Top 3%

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