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

Intel Core i3-3220
20.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i9-9900K
42.5Inno Score
20Single-core40.4
20.4Multi-core41.2
20Gamingspec-based47.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322017 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 multi-core (+21) and single-core (+20). 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
  • 589% higher PassMark: 18,600 vs 2,700
  • 553% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 1,900
  • 433% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 3 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i9-9900K
Announced20122018
SocketLGA1155LGA1151-v2
Process22 nm14 nm+36%
Base TDP55 W+42%95 W
Max turbo power—119 W
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i9-9900K
Cores28+300%
Performance cores28+300%
Efficiency cores00
Threads416+300%
Base clock3.3 GHz3.6 GHz+9%
Boost clock3.3 GHz5 GHz+52%
L2 cache1 MB2 MB+300%
L3 cache3 MB16 MB+433%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i9-9900K
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,050 MHz1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i9-9900K
Memory supportDDR3-1600DDR4-2666
Max memory32 GB128 GB+300%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version23+50%
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-3220 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-3220Intel Core i9-9900K
Geekbench 6 (single)790Bottom 2%1,720+118%Bottom 41%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,720Bottom 2%8,800+412%Bottom 44%
Cinebench R23 (single)765Bottom 1%1,280+67%Bottom 31%
Cinebench R23 (multi)1,900Bottom 1%12,400+553%Bottom 47%
PassMark2,700Bottom 2%18,600+589%Bottom 32%

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