Intel Core i3 3rd Generation: What It Is
The Intel® Core™ i3 3rd generation is a family of processors from Intel's 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family. The Intel® Core™ i3-3220 is one model in this family. It runs at 3.30 GHz and has 3 MB of cache. Intel publishes specification update documents for the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family that list known errata and documentation changes.
Key Specifications
The Intel® Core™ i3-3220 has the following specifications:
| Specification | Intel® Core™ i3-3220 |
|---|---|
| Processor family | 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ |
| Clock speed | 3.30 GHz |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| System connection | PCI-Express Gen 3 |
The Intel HD 2500 integrated graphics handle display output and light graphics tasks without a separate graphics card.
Use Cases
The 3rd generation Core i3 suits office work, web browsing, document processing and basic multimedia use. Its older architecture is less suited to demanding workloads, so buyers who need more performance per watt or more cores usually choose a newer generation.
Comparison with Newer Generations
| Feature | 3rd Gen Core i3-3220 | 13th Gen Core i3-1315U (Thinvent Aero) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 6 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.30 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Cache | 3 MB | 10 MB |
The Thinvent range does not include the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses the 13th generation Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor, with 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz and 10 MB cache.
Thinvent Products with Intel Core i3 Processors
The Thinvent® Aero Mini PC uses the Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor (6 core, up to 4.5 GHz, 10 MB cache) with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 128GB SSD. It is available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, Thinux™ Embedded Linux or Ubuntu Linux. Each version is also available with a Thinvent® Keyboard and Mouse set. Every version has a 12V 10A adapter and no WiFi.
