The Core i3-3220 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3570, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's €61.09 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- Up to 77% cheaper – €18.75 vs €79.84
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 55 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-3570
- A faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-3220 vs Core i5-3570 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
168
98%
Min 1% FPS
113
98%
Price, €
€18.75
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.11/FPS
100%
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
€79.84
23%
Value, €/FPS
€0.46/FPS
24%
Core i3-3220 vs Core i5-3570 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 i3-3220 vs Core i5-3570 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3220 vs Core i5-3570 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-3570
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3220 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3570 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
