FX-8100 vs i3-3220

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43
FX-8100
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.55
+78.3%

FX-8100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3220 and FX-8100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22031750
Place by popularity57not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.462.54
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 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 FX-8100 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 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size94 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3220 and FX-8100 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and FX-8100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
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 FX-8100 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 FX-8100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
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 FX-8100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
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 FX-8100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and FX-8100.

PCIe version2.02.0

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
FX-8100 2.55
+78.3%

  • Passmark
  • GeekBench 5 Single-Core
  • GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

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
FX-8100 4055
+78.8%

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 529
+28.7%
FX-8100 411

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 1087
FX-8100 1819
+67.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.43 2.55
Recency 3 September 2012 12 October 2011
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 95 Watt

i3-3220 has an age advantage of 10 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 72.7% lower power consumption.

FX-8100, on the other hand, has a 78.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The FX-8100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3220 in performance tests.


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