Core i3-3220 vs A8-7600: which is better
Intel Core i3-3220 (desktop, 2012) against AMD A8-7600 (desktop, 2014): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- A8-7600 is 41% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 3,202 vs 2,279).
- Core i3-3220 is 19% faster per core.
- Core i3-3220 has a lower TDP: 55 W vs 65 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1155 and FM2+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i3-3220 | A8-7600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 2,279 | 3,202 |
| Single-thread rating | 1,712 | 1,438 |
| US price | from $50 | no current price |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | none |
| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |
| Max power | 55 W | 65 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1600 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2+ |
| Process | 22 nm (Intel) | 28 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge | Steamroller |
| Series | 3rd Gen Core | A-series |
| Release year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 2500 | Radeon R7 |