AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA1155
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is widely praised as an excellent value CPU for gaming and general productivity, with many noting its low power draw, included cooler, and integrated graphics. Users report it performs close to the 7600X and pairs well with mid-to-high-end GPUs, though some mention it can run hot under load and that the platform cost (AM5/DDR5) is higher. A few reviewers noted a faulty first unit or found the price slightly high, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Low power consumption (65W)
- Included stock cooler
- Integrated graphics included
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Higher platform cost (AM5/DDR5)
- Price slightly high at MSRP
- Not ideal for heavy multitasking
- Included cooler is basic
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA1155
This budget Intel Core i3-3220 processor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and media center use. It runs cool, offers great value for money, and handles demanding applications surprisingly well for a dual-core. Some users note the stock cooler feels flimsy, but it performs adequately. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget builds.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool
- Good gaming performance
- Handles media center tasks
- Efficient power consumption
Cons
- Stock cooler feels flimsy
- Not for heavy gaming
- Requires LGA 1155 motherboard
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i3 3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i3 |
| Model | 7600 | 3220 |
| Codename | Raphael | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong single thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA1155
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA1155 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.