Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500 outperforms Core i3-3210 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500 is 723 days older than Core i3-3210.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3210
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Performs up to 5% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-3210 - 78 vs 74 FPS
The Callisto Protocol
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Single-Core
509
86.41765704584041%
Multi-Core
1018
60.05899705014749%
Intel Core i3-3210 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |