Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
20Single-core87.2
20.4Multi-core88.5
20Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322019 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+68) and single-core (+67). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 20
- 7100% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 1 MB
- 2069% higher PassMark: 58,569 vs 2,700
- 1790% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,905 vs 1,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2024+1% |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 55 W+56% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 20+900% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 8+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+18% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+67% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 36 MB+7100% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 30 MB+900% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 2% | 3,092+291%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Bottom 2% | 20,019+1064%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Bottom 1% | 2,267+196%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 1% | 35,905+1790%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 2,700Bottom 2% | 58,569+2069%Top 9% |
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