Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
20Single-core80.2
20.4Multi-core64.9
20Gamingspec-based57.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+60) and multi-core (+45). 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
- 15% lower Base TDP: 55 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 20
- 5100% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 1 MB
- 1285% higher PassMark: 37,396 vs 2,700
- 1041% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 21,677 vs 1,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2025+1% |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 55 W+15% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 14+600% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 6+200% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 14+250% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 5 GHz+52% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 26 MB+5100% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 2% | 2,963+275%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Bottom 2% | 17,645+926%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Bottom 1% | 2,057+169%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 1% | 21,677+1041%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 2,700Bottom 2% | 37,396+1285%Top 31% |
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