Ultra 5 228V vs i3-3220

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55
+778%

Core Ultra 5 228V outperforms Core i3-3220 by a whopping 778% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2201620
Place by popularity57not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.4669.82
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year 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 Core Ultra 5 228V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V. 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® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.85 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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
Ultra 5 228V 12.55
+778%

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 2268
Ultra 5 228V 19930
+779%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.43 12.55
Integrated graphics card 0.69 11.64
Recency 3 September 2012 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 228V has a 777.6% higher aggregate performance score, 1587% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 633.3% more advanced lithography process, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 228V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3220 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3220 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 228V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3220 and Core Ultra 5 228V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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