The Core i3-3250 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-3250 vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-3250 vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3250 vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3250 vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3250 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $216.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
