Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
20Single-core95
20.4Multi-core99.4
20Gamingspec-based70.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-322019 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.8 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+79) and single-core (+75). 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 $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 20
- 7900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 1 MB
- 2434% higher PassMark: 68,424 vs 2,700
- 2229% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 44,253 vs 1,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2026+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 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 24+1100% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 8+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 24+500% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+67% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 40 MB+7900% |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 36 MB+1100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 2 | 5+150% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-3220 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 790Bottom 2% | 3,311+319%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,720Bottom 2% | 23,318+1256%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 765Bottom 1% | 2,439+219%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 1% | 44,253+2229%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 2,700Bottom 2% | 68,424+2434%Top 3% |
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