FX-7600P vs i3-3225

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3225
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.41
FX-7600P
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.63
+15.6%

FX-7600P outperforms Core i3-3225 by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22052081
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.09no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Kaveri
Power efficiency2.434.41
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Kaveri (2014−2015)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)4 June 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$264no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sBGA (FP3)
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm28 nm
Die size118 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data2,410 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P 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
SocketFCLGA1155FP3
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX, FMA
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+
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 i3-3225 and FX-7600P 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 i3-3225 and FX-7600P are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-2133
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

i3-3225 1.41
FX-7600P 1.63
+15.6%

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.

i3-3225 2239
FX-7600P 2582
+15.3%

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.

i3-3225 535
+47.4%
FX-7600P 363

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.

i3-3225 1135
+40.6%
FX-7600P 807

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.41 1.63
Recency 3 September 2012 4 June 2014
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 35 Watt

i3-3225 has a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

FX-7600P, on the other hand, has a 15.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

The FX-7600P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3225 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3225 is a desktop processor while FX-7600P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3225 and FX-7600P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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