be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
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Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
Intel
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
88 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this budget i3 processor, praising its performance for everyday tasks, media centers, and even light gaming. It runs cool and offers excellent value for money, often exceeding expectations. Some note the stock cooler feels flimsy, but it works fine. A few Q&A responses clarify compatibility and gaming limitations for demanding titles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool
- Good for media centers
- Surprisingly good for gaming
- Efficient for everyday tasks
Cons
- Stock cooler feels flimsy
- Not for demanding games
- Requires LGA 1155 motherboard
Value for money 6
Performance 8
Cooling 5
Stock cooler quality 3
Gaming capability 4
Compatibility 2
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Specifications
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | Intel Core i3 3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Core i3 |
| Model | 1200 | 3220 |
| Codename | Zen | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 4 | 6★ |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 8★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 270 | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
Pros & Cons
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
- Strong efficiency (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 3220
Scores 61 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.