The Core i3-3250 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 55 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-3250 vs Core i5-3470 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$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, CA$
CA$191.79
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.12/FPS
100%
Core i3-3250 vs Core i5-3470 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 i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3250 vs Core i5-3470 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 i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3250 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
