Core i3-3220T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-3220T

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-3220T based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,547 Rank: 1238
Rank Name Score Visual
1234 FX-4100 4,551
+0.1%
1235 Xeon W5590 4,550
+0.1%
1236 Pentium 4417U 4,549
+0%
1237 Xeon X5570 4,547
+0%
1238 Core i3-3220T 4,547
1239 Core i7-2620M 4,545
+-0%
1240 Xeon W3530 4,545
+-0%
1241 Xeon E3-1225 4,544
-0.1%
1242 Athlon 200GE 4,543
-0.1%
1243 Core i3-2120 4,541
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-3220T based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,442 Rank: 1342
Rank Name Score Visual
1338 Intel Core i7-640M 4,443
+0%
1339 Xeon E5540 4,443
+0%
1340 FX-9830P 4,442
+0%
1341 Athlon II X4 555 4,442
+0%
1342 Core i3-3220T 4,442
1343 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,442
+0%
1344 Core i3-3210 4,441
+-0%
1345 Core i3-5015U 4,441
+-0%
1346 PRO A10-8770E 4,441
+-0%
1347 Atom C3508 4,440
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-3220T based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,617 Rank: 1204
Rank Name Score Visual
1200 Celeron G1830 4,621
+0.1%
1201 Xeon W3670 4,621
+0.1%
1202 Core i3-5157U 4,618
+0%
1203 Athlon X4 950 4,618
+0%
1204 Core i3-3220T 4,617
1205 Xeon X5470 4,615
+-0%
1206 Xeon E3-1230 4,614
-0.1%
1207 Core i7-2620M 4,613
-0.1%
1208 Core i5-3210M 4,612
-0.1%
1209 FX-4100 4,611
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-3220T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1269
Rank Name Score Visual
1265 Core i5-2560M 4,534
+0%
1266 Core i3-2130 4,534
+0%
1267 Pentium G2130 4,534
+0%
1268 Pentium G3220 4,534
+0%
1269 Core i3-3220T 4,534
1270 Core i5-4310U 4,534
+0%
1271 Phenom II X4 840T 4,534
+0%
1272 A8-5550M 4,534
+0%
1273 Core i5-670 4,534
+0%
1274 A8-5557M 4,534
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-3220T based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,506 Rank: 1294
Rank Name Score Visual
1290 Athlon X4 730 4,507
+0%
1291 Xeon D-1602 4,506
+0%
1292 Core i5-2520M 4,506
+0%
1293 Core i5-5300U 4,506
+0%
1294 Core i3-3220T 4,506
1295 A6-3620 4,506
+0%
1296 Pentium G4400 4,505
+-0%
1297 Celeron G4930 4,505
+-0%
1298 Athlon II X3 445 4,505
+-0%
1299 Pentium N4200 4,505
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-3220T based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,532 Rank: 1211
Rank Name Score Visual
1207 A8-7650K 4,533
+0%
1208 Core i3-6006U 4,532
+0%
1209 Core i3-2100 4,532
+0%
1210 A10-7800 4,532
+0%
1211 Core i3-3220T 4,532
1212 Core i7-3667U 4,532
+0%
1213 Xeon E5606 4,532
+0%
1214 Core m3-6Y30 4,531
+-0%
1215 Core i5-2540M 4,531
+-0%
1216 A10-5800K 4,531
+-0%

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Core i3-3220T Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly desktop processor with integrated graphics and low power consumption, the Intel Core i3-3220T offers a compelling option, despite being a product of the Ivy Bridge era. Launched in September 2012, this dual-core CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. As of March 2026, it no longer competes with modern processors in performance or efficiency but remains relevant for basic computing tasks, light office work, and entry-level multimedia use in older systems or low-power environments.

Built on Intel's 22 nm process, the Core i3-3220T features a 2.8 GHz base clock with a turbo frequency of up to 3.3 GHz, delivering a balanced performance profile for its time. It includes Hyper-Threading, enabling four simultaneous threads across its two physical cores, which enhances multitasking capabilities. The processor is equipped with 3 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory, allowing for a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. With a TDP of just 35 W, it is designed for energy-efficient operation, making it suitable for small form-factor PCs or systems where thermal constraints are a concern.

Integrated into the CPU is the Intel HD 2500 graphics solution, which supports up to three displays and operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a burst frequency of 1.05 GHz. While this GPU is no longer capable of handling modern games or intensive graphics workloads, it provides sufficient performance for web browsing, video playback, and light productivity applications. The processor also supports a range of advanced features, including AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), ensuring compatibility with virtualization and encryption tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-3220T achieves an overall score of 4547, ranking #1237 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4617 (#1204) and a multicore score of 4442 (#1340). These results place it below many contemporary and even mid-range CPUs from the last decade, but it holds its own against older dual-core processors like the Xeon E5540 and Core i7-640M. Its single-core performance is relatively strong compared to its multicore output, indicating that it excels in tasks that rely on high clock speeds rather than parallel processing.

Given its age and modest performance, the Core i3-3220T is best suited for legacy systems, basic office environments, or as a replacement in older machines where upgrading to a modern CPU is not feasible. While it falls far behind today’s top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, it remains a functional choice for users who prioritize stability, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness over raw computational power.
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Intel Core i3-3220T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-3220T
Model Number: i3-3220T
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 94 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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