Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 27% better in No Man's Sky than Core i3-3220 - 200 vs 158 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $57.77 vs $128.16
- Up to 42% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i5-12600K - $0.41 vs $0.71 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 55 vs 125 Watts
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
200
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
57%
Price, €
€142.26
45%
FPS Winner
Buy for €142.26 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 186 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
158
79%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
100%
Price, €
€64.12
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €64.12 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 186 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |