The Core i3-3250 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-980X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 55 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-980X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-980X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-980X 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 i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3250 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Gulftown |
55 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
