The Core i5-8400T is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $19.28 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8400T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 36% less energy – 35 vs 55 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 19% cheaper – $82.86 vs $102.14
Core i5-8400T vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, €
€102.14
81%
Value, €/FPS
€0.56/FPS
88%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
93%
Min 1% FPS
113
94%
Price, €
€82.86
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
100%
Core i5-8400T vs Core i3-3220 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8400T vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8400T vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
52%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8400T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $182.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
35 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
