Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8350K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-8350K is 1985 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i3-8350K - CA$127.87 vs CA$318.88
- Up to 52% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-8350K - CA$1.16 vs CA$2.43 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-8350K - 77 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8350K
- Performs up to 19% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-3450 - 131 vs 110 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
110
83%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$127.87
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$127.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18021 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
131
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.43/FPS
47%
Price, CA$
CA$318.88
40%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$318.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18022 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450 | vs | Intel Core i3-8350K |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 91 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |