Core i3-3220T vs Core i5-3439Y

Core i3-3220T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Core i5-3439Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3220T

2 / 4

1,953

0.0%

1,957

+0.2%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-3220T is positioned at rank 939 and the Core i5-3439Y is on rank 1077, so the Core i3-3220T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3220T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23777%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22467%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16313%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4914%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3893%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3405%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1950%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1925%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1753%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1753%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1733%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1686%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1663%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1656%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1641%

#939

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

100%

#940

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

100%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

100%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

99%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

98%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

97%

#948

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

96%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

96%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

96%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

96%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3439Y

#1065

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2893%

#1066

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2851%

#1067

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2617%

#1068

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2606%

#1069

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2582%

#1071

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2493%

#1072

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2391%

#1073

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2387%

#1074

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2322%

#1077

Core i5-3439Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-3439Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3220T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-3439Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-3439Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-3220T Benchmark Check

Core i5-3439Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3220T and Core i5-3439Y

Core i3-3220T

The Core i3-3220T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,953 points. Launch price was $201.

Core i5-3439Y

The Core i5-3439Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,957 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-3220T and Core i5-3439Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-3220T versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-3439Y — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-3220T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-3220T scores 1,953 against the Core i5-3439Y's 1,957 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-3439Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 465 vs 472, a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-3439Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-3439Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+87%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,953	1,957
Geekbench 6 Single	465	472+2%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	966

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3220T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3439Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B75,Z75,Z77,H77,Q75,Q77,H61,H67,P67,Z68 (Core i3-3220T) and 7-series (Core i5-3439Y).

Feature	Core i3-3220T	Core i5-3439Y
Socket	LGA1155	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3220T) vs VT-x (Core i5-3439Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 2500 (Core i3-3220T) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3439Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3220T targets Low Power Desktop, Core i5-3439Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-3220T rivals A8-5500; Core i5-3439Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.