Comparing Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Show
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularitynot in top-100Value for money0.226.09Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)Intel Pentium GoldArchitecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)Release date3 September 2012 (11 years old)2 April 2018 (5 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$117$64Current price$42 (0.4x MSRP)$110 (1.7x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. Pentium Gold G5400 has 2668% better value for money than i3-3220. Technical specsCore i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results. Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)Threads44Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHzBoost clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHzBus supportno data4 × 8 GT/sL1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm14 nmDie size94 mm2126 mm2Maximum core temperature65 °C100 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C72 °C64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility-+Unlocked multiplier-- CompatibilityInformation on Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters. Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1151Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt58 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology. Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2AES-NI-+AVX+no dataEnhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++My WiFi+no dataTurbo Boost Technology--Hyper-Threading Technology++TSXno data-Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++SIPPno data-FDI+no dataStatusDiscontinuedLaunched Security technologiesCore i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT+-EDB++Secure Key-+MPXno data+Identity Protection++SGXno dataYes with Intel® MEOS Guardno data+Anti-Theft+no data Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 are enumerated here. Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400Maximum memory size32 GB64 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s37.5 GB/sECC memory support-+ Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics card CompareIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel UHD Graphics 610Max video memoryno data64 GBQuick Sync Video++Clear Videono data+Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.05 GHzInTru 3D++ Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported33 Graphics image qualityMaximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces. 4K resolution supportno data+Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24HzMax resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60HzMax resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz Graphics API supportAPIs supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included. DirectXno data12OpenGLno data4.5 PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400. PCIe version2.03.0PCI Express lanesno data16 Synthetic benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly. Pentium Gold G5400 2.42 +64.6% Pentium Gold G5400 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 65% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkPassmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Benchmark coverage: 68% Pentium Gold G5400 3721 +64.3% Pentium Gold G5400 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 64% in Passmark. GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core. Benchmark coverage: 42% Pentium Gold G5400 731 +39.5% Pentium Gold G5400 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 40% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core. GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores. Benchmark coverage: 42% Pentium Gold G5400 1503 +38.7% Pentium Gold G5400 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 39% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. Mining hashratesCryptocurrency mining performance of Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400. Usually measured in megahashes per second. Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 2.8 Mh/s no data Advantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 1.47 2.42 Integrated graphics card 0.68 1.34 Recency 3 September 2012 2 April 2018 Cost $117 $64 Boost clock speed 3300 3700 Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 58 Watt The Pentium Gold G5400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3220 in performance tests. Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3220 and Pentium Gold G5400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. Cast your own voteDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU. |
