Intel Core i5-3350P vs Intel Core i3-3220

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Intel Core i5-3350P or Intel Core i5-3350P – 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 i5-3350P features 4 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3350P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3350P Name Intel Core i3-3220
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3350P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3350P is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
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
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3350P does not have integrated 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 69 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 55 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
69 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3350P 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3220 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
177 $ Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2399
2399
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1962
1962
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1237
1237
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
812
812

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
662
662
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558