Intel Core i3-3220T vs AMD Phenom II X4 805

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Intel Core i3-3220T or Intel Core i3-3220T – 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 i3-3220T 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 i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 805 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 805, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3220T Name AMD Phenom II X4 805
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
3 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X4 805 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 805 is 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T 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 AMD Phenom II X4 805 does not have integrated graphics.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
6 Execution units --
Q2/2012 Release date --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Generation --
11.0 Direct X --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220T 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 AMD Phenom II X4 805 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2009
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket AM3
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Deneb (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)