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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 19% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-3220 - 185 vs 155 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 47% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $67.25 vs $127.23
- Up to 37% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-12600K - $0.48 vs $0.76 per FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 55 vs 125 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
185
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
63%
Price, €
€141.22
52%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i3-3220
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
155
84%
Value, €/FPS
€0.48/FPS
100%
Price, €
€74.65
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220
Buy for €74.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 78 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-3220
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 |
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