i3-3225 vs i3-540 - Resident Evil 2 R9 M290X - Game Performance Benchmarks


i3-3225 i3-540

Multi-Thread Performance

4335 Pts
2687 Pts

Single-Thread Performance

1768 Pts
1224 Pts

Resident Evil 2

i3-3225 vs i3-540 in Resident Evil 2 using R9 M290X - CPU Performance comparison at Ultra, High, Medium, and Low Quality Settings with 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K resolutions

i3-3225 i3-540

Ultra Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
30.4 FPS
1080p
21.7 FPS
1440p
20.5 FPS
1440p
14.6 FPS
2160p
10.1 FPS
2160p
7.2 FPS
w1440p
16.3 FPS
w1440p
11.7 FPS
High Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
56.9 FPS
1080p
42.5 FPS
1440p
40.4 FPS
1440p
30.0 FPS
2160p
21.7 FPS
2160p
16.1 FPS
w1440p
33.1 FPS
w1440p
24.7 FPS
Medium Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
83.5 FPS
1080p
63.3 FPS
1440p
60.3 FPS
1440p
45.5 FPS
2160p
33.3 FPS
2160p
25.0 FPS
w1440p
49.9 FPS
w1440p
37.7 FPS
Low Quality
Resolution Frames Per Second
1080p
136.6 FPS
1080p
104.8 FPS
1440p
100.2 FPS
1440p
76.3 FPS
2160p
56.5 FPS
2160p
42.7 FPS
w1440p
83.4 FPS
w1440p
63.7 FPS
i3-3225
  • For some games, a cpu with a higher clock speed, or in a technical name IPC (Instructions per clock), has better results than other CPU's with higher core count and lower core speed.
  • The i3-3225 is more power efficient and generates less heat.
  • The i3-3225 has a smaller process size. The faster a transistor can toggle on and off, the faster it can do work. And transistors that turn on and off with less energy are more efficient, reducing the operating power, or “dynamic power consumption,” required by a processor.
i3-540
  • The i3-540 has higher Level 3 Cache. This is useful when you have substantial multiprocessing workloads, many computationally intense simultaneous processes. More likely on a server, less on a personally used computer for interactive desktop workloads.

Compare i3-3225 vs i3-540 specifications

i3-3225 vs i3-540 Architecture

i3-3225 i3-540
CodenameIvy BridgeClarkdale
GenerationCore i3 (Ivy Bridge)Core i3 (Clarkdale)
MarketDesktopDesktop
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Part#SR0RFSLBX7SLBLR
Production StatusunknownEnd-of-life
ReleasedSep 2012Jan 2010

i3-3225 vs i3-540 Cache

i3-3225 i3-540
Cache L164K (per core)64K (per core)
Cache L2256K (per core)256K (per core)
Cache L33MB (shared)4MB (shared)

i3-3225 vs i3-540 Cores

i3-3225 i3-540
# of Cores22
# of Threads44
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4000Intel HD
SMP # CPUs11

i3-3225 vs i3-540 Features

i3-3225 i3-540
MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX EIST Intel 64 HTT XD bit VT-x TXTMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 Intel 64 HTT VT-x XD-Bit

i3-3225 vs i3-540 Notes

i3-3225 i3-540

i3-3225 vs i3-540 Performance

i3-3225 i3-540
Base Clock100 MHz133 MHz
Frequency3.3 GHz3.066 GHz
Multiplier33.0x23.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo
TDP55 W73 W
Turbo ClockN/AN/A
Voltageunknown1.4 V

i3-3225 vs i3-540 Physical

i3-3225 i3-540
Die Size118 mm²81 mm²
FoundryIntelIntel
PackageFC-LGA12CFC-LGA10
Process Size22 nm32 nm
SocketIntel Socket 1155Intel Socket 1156
Transistorsunknown382 million
tCaseMax65°Cunknown

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courtequivalent 12 years ago
overclocking an intel i3 3225 @3.3 GHzi was wondering if i could overclock my intel i3 3225 @ 3.3GHz to 3.5GHz if possible i am using the standard cooler thats comes with the CPU and it usually runs at 40 degrees Celsius and under load like rendering a video it get up to about 50 degrees Celsius. Is it going to be safe to over clock the CPU on the standard cooler if not i have $15 dollars to spend on a cooler my friend as sorted a good one for me so know worry's there
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kosherfinnegan 12 years ago
Because your motherboard has a B75 chipset, you will not be able to overclock.You would need a Z77 based motherboard to overclock a i5-3570KIf you do not change out your motherboard, I suggest a i5-3350P assuming you are a gamer and have a discrete graphics card.
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pugsleyimprudent 12 years ago
what should i get : intel core i3 3220 vs 3225i wanted to what is better for gaming.core i3 3220 having hd 2500 and 3225 having hd 4000 which increases alot of performance in games.So both having 2 cores and 2 threads.So my real question is is it worth to buy intel core i3 3225 or should i go for core i3 3220.Fixed your headline. - G
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muscleacceptor 12 years ago
Well you need a psu for sure. Why such an expensive case? You can get a solid case + solid psu for $100ish.If you are going to depend on integrated graphics, I REALLY recommend getting at least 1600mhz RAM if not 1866mhz. I'm pretty sure you can find a 2x2GB 1866 kit for about that same price. Also, $49 for a 250GB hdd is not a good deal. You could probably find a 500GB one for that same price. 1TB drives are $59 all the time.
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monsoonquirk 12 years ago
Is the FX 6300 or i3 3225 Better?Is the FX 6300 or i3 3225 Better? It would be mainly used for gaming and no video rendering, photoshop, extreme multi-tasking or anything like that. They are practically the same price. It would be with a GTX 660 GPU. I have looked at a few different benchmarks and seem to get conflicting answers. Thanks!!!
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springsrock 12 years ago
If you think advising someone looking at a low end gaming rig with a tight budget to buy an i3 is a wise decision, given the fact that they'll have to overhaul with their next upgrade (dead socket), and will run out of computing power in the next 12 months without doubt on the newest games...then I guess that's your own decision, but I cannot whole heartedly advise anyone to buy an i3 right now. I could see someone making a case for an i5/i7 even on a dead socket...but an i3? When there are so many superior offerings from AMD at similar price points that give them more options and will be better solutions to have a year from now...I can't agree with that.
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guapocolumn 11 years ago
i3 3225 vs E3 1220v2?Greetings. I am looking forward to buy a new CPU going along with my B75MA-p45 mainboard. Those boys in the tittle caught my attention. I am confused since they have similar price tag, both are good enough for my requirements.I am buying this mainly for gaming, raw photo editing. I may sometimes render some videos and 3D drawings. Please give me an advice.Thanks in advance. Best of luck to you all.
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togetherpetite 11 years ago
You can go to this site:http://ark.intel.com/Type in "i3-3225" in the lower search window ("type here to search products"), then, when you've found the i3, click "add to compare". Then search for "e3-1220", and in the list that comes up click the "v2", then click "add to compare". Then click "compare", and you will get both CPUs side-by-side for a nice comparison. Clearly four real cores are better than two and two hyperthreaded.
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underpassaffected 10 years ago
core i3 3225 high temps ?my core i3 3225 is idling around 45 degrees as can be seen in the image ..http://whenever i play gta iv it sprints up to about 64 degrees and im worried it might be something wrong because i know core i3s are supposed to run way cooler... i have intake fan and exhaust fan so i dont see what i migh be doing wrong..please help this is getting on my nerves for a while now.
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ivanhoebrewery 10 years ago
Depends on how long you had your pc. The thermal paste on the cpu cooler may need replacing. Your idle temps is warmer than expected but your load temps are still fine.For Ivybridge cpu:3rd Generation 22 Nanometer: 3570K / 3770K (TDP 77W / Idle 4W)Standard Ambient = 22CTcase (CPU temp) = 67CCPU / Core offset + 5CTjunction (Core temp) = 72CTj Max (Throttle temp) = 105CSource
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