i3-3220 vs i5-2310

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2310
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.30
+60.8%
Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43

Core i5-2310 outperforms Core i3-3220 by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2310 and Core i3-3220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18112201
Place by popularitynot in top-10057
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.430.21
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3 (Desktop)
Power efficiency2.292.46
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date22 May 2011 (13 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2310 has 105% better value for money than i3-3220.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2310 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °C65 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2310 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 configuration11
SocketLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-3220. 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® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2310 and Core i3-3220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data-
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-3220 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-3220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2310 and Core i3-3220 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-3220.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.


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.

i5-2310 2.30
+60.8%
i3-3220 1.43

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.

i5-2310 3660
+61.4%
i3-3220 2268

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.

i5-2310 516
i3-3220 528
+2.3%

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.

i5-2310 1467
+35.2%
i3-3220 1085

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-2310 -1510
i3-3220 2530
−268%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.30 1.43
Integrated graphics card 0.55 0.69
Recency 22 May 2011 3 September 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 55 Watt

i5-2310 has a 60.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-3220, on the other hand, has 25.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 72.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-2310 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3220 in performance tests.


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