How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-3220 scores 20.2/100 overall; Intel Core i9-9900K scores 42.5/100. Intel Core i3-3220 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-9900K wins 18.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-3220 and the Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i3-3220 advantages: 42% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 95 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $488. Intel Core i9-9900K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 20; Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 20; Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 20; 589% higher PassMark: 18,600 vs 2,700; 553% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 1,900.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i3-3220 launched cheaper at $117, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-9900K.

Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel

Intel Core i3-3220

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-9900K

$488

20Single-core40.4

20.4Multi-core41.2

20Gaming47.4

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322018 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+27) and Multi-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

42% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 95 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K

Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 20
Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 20
Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 20
589% higher PassMark: 18,600 vs 2,700
553% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 1,900

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-9900K
Announced	2012	2018
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1151-v2
Process	22 nm	14 nm+36%
Base TDP	55 W+42%	95 W
Max turbo power	—	119 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-9900K
Cores	2	8+300%
Performance cores	2	8+300%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	16+300%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Boost clock	3.3 GHz	5 GHz+52%
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB+300%
L3 cache	3 MB	16 MB+433%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-9900K
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,200 MHz+14%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-9900K
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 i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version	2	3+50%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-3220	Intel Core i9-9900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	790Top 99%	1,720+118%Top 51%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,720Top 99%	8,800+412%Top 46%
Cinebench R23 (single)	765Top 100%	1,280+67%Top 62%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	1,900Top 100%	12,400+553%Top 45%
PassMark	2,700Top 99%	18,600+589%Top 53%

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