Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3220 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2405S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-3220 is 470 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-2405S - 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i3-3220 - $46.0 vs $79.0
- Up to 41% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-3220 - $0.43 vs $0.73 per FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $79 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12280 minutes ago
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
FPS
108
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.43/FPS
100%
Price, $
$46
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12280 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3220 | vs | Intel Core i5-2405S |
---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | May 22nd, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | No |