Core i3-3220

Name: Intel Core i3-3220
Brand: Intel
Rating: 74 (4 reviews)

Released Apr 1, 2012 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

Intel Core i3-3220 Processor in the CPUs category. The Intel Core i3-3220 scores 74/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Bit-tech, Tomshardware, Servethehome, and Notebookcheck.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 4 expert reviews

Bit-techTomshardwareServethehomeNotebookcheck

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

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Pros

Low power consumption(2)

Cons

No turbo boost support(2)

4 Expert Reviews

Independent publication11/2012

Independent publicationNov 26, 2012

The Intel Core i3-3220 offers solid performance for budget builds but lacks overclocking and gaming capabilities.

Major publication10/2012

Major publicationOct 15, 2012

AMD's FX-4170 offers higher clock speeds and overclocking potential at $125, but struggles against Intel's Core i3-3220 due to inferior IPC performance.

Independent publication10/2012

Independent publicationOct 1, 2012

The Intel Core i3-3220 is a budget dual-core CPU that performs adequately for basic tasks but lacks several features found in higher-end processors.

Established publication04/2012

Established publicationApr 8, 2012

The Intel Core i3-3220 is a dual-core desktop processor based on the Ivy Bridge architecture with Hyperthreading support.