The Core i5-8600 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220T and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $32.08 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220T
- Up to 37% cheaper – $53.51 vs $85.59
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-8600 vs Core i3-3220T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€85.59
62%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
71%
Core i3-3220T
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
89%
Min 1% FPS
112
90%
Price, €
€53.51
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600 vs Core i3-3220T 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 i5-8600 vs Core i3-3220T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i3-3220T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220T
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.3 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 |
