Intel Core i3-3220 vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i3-3220 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-3220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
3 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3220 Name AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3 PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220 is 3.3 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.7 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 does not have integrated graphics.
48 Shaders --
Q2/2012 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.0 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
7 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price 175 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
11500
11500
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
4029
4029
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3162
3162
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2760
2760
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1102
1102
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
602
602
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295