Athlon 64 X2 5400+ vs i3-3220

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Athlon 64 FX-62 Athlon 64 LE-1620 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Athlon 64 X2 6400+ BE

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43
+151%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.57

Core i3-3220 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5400+ by a whopping 151% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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i3-3220 i3-3220
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Athlon 64 X2 5400+

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21872814
Place by popularity82not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.460.61
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)December 2006 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size94 mm2220 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155AM2
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This 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.

i3-3220 1.43
+151%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 0.57

Passmark

Passmark 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.

i3-3220 2265
+150%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 907

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 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.

i3-3220 528
+92%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 275

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 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.

i3-3220 1085
+117%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 501

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.43 0.57
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 89 Watt

i3-3220 has a 150.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 309.1% more advanced lithography process, and 61.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3220 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3220 and Athlon 64 X2 5400+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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