Processor N100 vs Core i3-3220

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.46
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 44 x 3.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core threads, 6 Watt
3.29
+125%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by a whopping 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3220 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20821511
Place by popularity61not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)Intel Alder Lake-N
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-N
Release date3 September 2012 (11 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$128
Current price$59 (0.5x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3220 and Processor N100 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads444 x 3.4  GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed3.3 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3220 and Processor N100 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
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Processor N100. 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-+
FMAno data+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i3-3220 and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Quick Sync Video+no data
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 Processor N100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Processor N100.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

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 1.46
Processor N100 3.29
+125%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i3-3220 4626
Processor N100 4869
+5.3%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 5% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i3-3220 10193
Processor N100 15207
+49.2%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 49% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i3-3220 4019
Processor N100 6435
+60.1%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 60% in 3DMark06 CPU.

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Benchmark coverage: 18%

i3-3220 14.66
+8.5%
Processor N100 15.91

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 9% in wPrime 32.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i3-3220 3
Processor N100 5
+56.5%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 56% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i3-3220 1.38
Processor N100 1.83
+32.6%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 33% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

TrueCrypt AES

TrueCrypt is a discontinued piece of software that was widely used for on-the-fly-encryption of disk partitions, now superseded by VeraCrypt. It contains several embedded performance tests, one of them being TrueCrypt AES, which measures data encryption speed using AES algorithm. Result is encryption speed in gigabytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i3-3220 0.3
Processor N100 2.9
+806%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 806% in TrueCrypt AES.

WinRAR 4.0

WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using 'Best' setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i3-3220 2695
+13.6%
Processor N100 2372

Core i3-3220 outperforms Processor N100 by 14% in WinRAR 4.0.

x264 encoding pass 2

x264 Pass 2 is a slower variant of x264 video compression that produces a variable bit rate output file, which results in better quality since the higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. Benchmark result is still measured in frames per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i3-3220 19
Processor N100 34
+79.9%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 80% in x264 encoding pass 2.

x264 encoding pass 1

x264 version 4.0 is a video encoding benchmark uses MPEG 4 x264 compression method to compress a sample HD (720p) video. Pass 1 is a faster variant that produces a constant bit rate output file. Its result is measured in frames per second, which means how many frames of the source video file were encoded per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i3-3220 99
Processor N100 173
+75%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-3220 by 75% in x264 encoding pass 1.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.46 3.29
Integrated graphics card 0.68 2.34
Recency 3 September 2012 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 44 x 3.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Cost $117 $128
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 6 Watt

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3220 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3220 is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3220 and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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