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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 Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 41% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5500 - CA$69.88 vs CA$119.0
- Up to 23% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen 5 5500 - CA$0.65 vs CA$0.84 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - 55 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Performs up to 31% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-3220 - 141 vs 108 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
108
76%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.65/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$69.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3220 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 Ghz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637i33220
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Updated 186 minutes ago
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
FPS
141
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
77%
Price, CA$
CA$119
58%
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 186 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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