Ryzen 3 3200U vs Core i5-2320
Ryzen 3 3200U
Core i5-2320
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200U | Core i5-2320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($22) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200U | Core i5-2320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($22) |
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 Ryzen 3 3200U and Core i5-2320
Ryzen 3 3200U
The Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,730 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-2320
The Core i5-2320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,688 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-2320 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2320 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2320 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3200U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3200U uses the Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-2320 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200U scores 3,730 against the Core i5-2320's 3,688 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 3200U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-2320.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200U | Core i5-2320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,730+1% | 3,688 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 560 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3200U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2320 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200U | Core i5-2320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 3200U) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-2320). The Core i5-2320 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2000), while the Ryzen 3 3200U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2320 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2320 rivals Phenom II X4 965.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200U | Core i5-2320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 2000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
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