Core i3-3225 vs A10-6700T
Core i3-3225
A10-6700T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i3-3225 is positioned at rank 937 and the A10-6700T is on rank 514, so the A10-6700T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3225
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-3225 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($167) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-3225 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($167) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3225 and A10-6700T
Core i3-3225
The Core i3-3225 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,276 points. Launch price was $264.
A10-6700T
The A10-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,299 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Core i3-3225 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i3-3225 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-6700T — a 5.9% clock advantage for the A10-6700T (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-3225 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-6700T uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3225 scores 2,276 against the A10-6700T's 2,299 — a 1% lead for the A10-6700T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 558 vs 289, a 63.5% lead for the Core i3-3225 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3225 vs 0 kB on the A10-6700T.
| Feature | Core i3-3225 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,276 | 2,299+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 558+93% | 289 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,142 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-3225 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-6700T uses FM2 (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: H77,Z77,Q77,B75,P67,Z68,H67 (Core i3-3225) and A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6700T).
| Feature | Core i3-3225 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3225) vs AMD-V (A10-6700T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3225) and Radeon HD 8650D (A10-6700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3225 targets Budget, A10-6700T targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Core i3-3225 rivals Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W); A10-6700T rivals Core i3-4130T.
| Feature | Core i3-3225 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4000 | Radeon HD 8650D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power |
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