Core i3-3220 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Primary Details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	421	2055
Place by popularity	not in top-100	52
Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation	19.99	0.22
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper	Intel Core i3 (Desktop)
Architecture codename	Zen (2017−2020)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date	13 July 2017 (6 years ago)	3 September 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$799	$117
Current price	$270 (0.3x MSRP)	$59 (0.5x MSRP)

Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 8986% better value for money than i3-3220.

Detailed Specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220 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 cores	12 (Dodeca-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	24	4
Base clock speed	3.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
Bus support	4 × 8 GT/s	no data
L1 cache	1.125 MB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	6 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	32 MB	3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	22 nm
Die size	213 mm2	94 mm2
Maximum core temperature	no data	65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	65 °C
Number of transistors	9600 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220 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 configuration	1 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	SP3r2	FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)	180 Watt	55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	no data	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI	+	-
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	no data	+
FDI	no data	+
Status	no data	Discontinued

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4 Quad-channel	DDR3
Maximum memory size	2 TiB	32 GB
Max memory channels	4	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	85.33 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support	+	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	-	Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video	-	+
Clear Video HD	-	+
Graphics max frequency	-	1.05 GHz
InTru 3D	-	+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported

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3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i3-3220.

PCIe version	3.0	2.0
PCI Express lanes	60	no 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.

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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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Core i3-3220 by 923% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

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Pros & Cons Summary

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Performance score	14.73	1.44
Recency	13 July 2017	3 September 2012
Physical cores	12	2
Threads	24	4
Cost	$799	$117
Chip lithography	14 nm	22 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	180 Watt	55 Watt

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