Intel Core i3-3220 vs Intel Pentium G2020

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i3-3220 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-3220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Pentium G2020 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G2020, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Pentium G2000
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3220 Name Intel Pentium G2020
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220 is 3.3 GHz
The Intel Pentium G2020 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G2020 is 2.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium G2020 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G2020 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
48 Shaders 48
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2012
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.0 Direct X 11.0
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 6
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
7 Generation 7
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium G2020 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price 48 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412
Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.9 GHz
3976
3976

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570
Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.9 GHz
2086
2086

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376
Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.9 GHz
1079
1079

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195
Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.9 GHz
847
847

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558
Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.9 GHz
495
495

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295
Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.9 GHz
196
196