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Ryzen 5 5600X vs Core i3-3220

Ryzen 5 5600X vs Core i3-3220: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220

Buy for $91.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 53 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-3220

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220

Buy for $91.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 53 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600X 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 Ryzen 5 5600X is 2985 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3220.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 12% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-3220 - 187 vs 167 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3220 - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220

  • Up to 23% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - $91.98 vs $119.89
  • Up to 14% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Ryzen 5 5600X - $0.55 vs $0.64 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 15% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 55 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

187

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.64/FPS

86%

Price, $

$119.89

76%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $119.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

167

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.55/FPS

100%

Price, $

$91.98

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3220 Processor (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) BX80637i33220

Buy for $91.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 53 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i3-3220 Logo
Core i3-3220

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

525

25%

Multi-Core

1085

13%

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
Ryzen 5CollectionCore i3
VermeerCodenameIvy Bridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
65 WTDP
55 W
7 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Ryzen 5 5600X or Core i3-3220

Assassin's Creed Valhalla, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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