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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 Core i5-12600KF is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - CA$69.88 vs CA$223.3
- Up to 68% better value when playing Control than Core i5-12600KF - CA$0.35 vs CA$1.08 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Control than Core i3-3220 - 206 vs 199 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 16 vs 4 threads
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
199
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$69.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3220 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 Ghz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637i33220
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
206
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.08/FPS
32%
Price, CA$
CA$223.3
31%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
Buy for CA$223.3 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10920 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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