Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i3-3220 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i3-3220 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Intel Core i3-3220 3,30 GHz 3M SR0RG Sockel 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Prozessor Erneuert

Buy for 38.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 9 5900X 12x 3.7 GHz Prozessor, 32 GB DDR4, MSI B550-A Pro Mainboard, be Quiet! Dark Rock 4 (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 489 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Intel Core i3-3220 3,30 GHz 3M SR0RG Sockel 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Prozessor Erneuert

Buy for 38.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 9 5900X 12x 3.7 GHz Prozessor, 32 GB DDR4, MSI B550-A Pro Mainboard, be Quiet! Dark Rock 4 (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 489 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X is 2985 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.

Advantages of Core i3-3220

  • Up to 92% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - €38.26 vs €489.00
  • Up to 91% better value when playing Remnant II than Ryzen 9 5900X - €0.48 vs €5.09 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 55 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 22% better in Remnant II than Core i3-3220 - 96 vs 79 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 24 vs 4 threads
Calculator background
This is a free version of Remnant II.
Remnant II

Remnant II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

79

82%

Value, €/FPS

€0.48/FPS

100%

Price, €

€38.26

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3220 3,30 GHz 3M SR0RG Sockel 1155 Ivy Bridge CPU Prozessor Erneuert

Buy for 38.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

96

100%

Value, €/FPS

€5.09/FPS

9%

Price, €

€489

7%

FPS Winner

Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 9 5900X 12x 3.7 GHz Prozessor, 32 GB DDR4, MSI B550-A Pro Mainboard, be Quiet! Dark Rock 4 (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 489 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

525

24%

Multi-Core

1085

9%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo

Core i3-3220

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Sep 3rd, 2012Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Ivy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
4Threads
24
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
55 W
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

PCs Using Core i3-3220 or Ryzen 9 5900X

With selected game settings

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.