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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3220 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 3500 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Performs up to 18% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i3-3220 - 171 vs 145 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 66% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5500 - CA$39.99 vs CA$119.0
- Up to 60% better value when playing Battlefield 2042 than Ryzen 5 5500 - CA$0.28 vs CA$0.7 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - 55 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
FPS
171
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.7/FPS
40%
Price, CA$
CA$119
33%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
Buy for CA$119 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 139 minutes ago
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
145
84%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.28/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$39.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3220 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 Ghz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637i33220
Buy for CA$39.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 139 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 55 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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