The Core i9-13900KS is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $367.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 82% cheaper – $82.86 vs $450.44
- Consumes up to 63% less energy – 55 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, €
€450.44
18%
Value, €/FPS
€2.01/FPS
24%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
75%
Min 1% FPS
113
77%
Price, €
€82.86
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS 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 i9-13900KS vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
8%
L3 Cache
3 MB
8%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
