Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 1150
Intel
42 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
Intel
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 1150
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 4150 | Intel Core i3 3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Core i3 |
| Model | 4150 | 3220 |
| Codename | Haswell | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 3 | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | 32★ | — |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | — | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 54★ | 55 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 1150
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (32nd percentile)
- Below average ai (35th percentile)
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 11500.730score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 11551.074score per dollar
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 3220
Scores 61 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.