Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3450 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3450 is 476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Performs up to 2% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i5-2300 - 120 vs 118 FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-2300 - 77 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i5-3450 - CA$44.35 vs CA$189.41
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450 | vs | Intel Core i5-2300 |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |