Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8350K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-8350K is 1985 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450S
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i3-8350K - CA$195.52 vs CA$318.88
- Up to 37% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i3-8350K - CA$1.1 vs CA$1.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i3-8350K - 65 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8350K
- Performs up to 2% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i5-3450S - 182 vs 178 FPS
Crysis 3 Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
178
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.1/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$195.52
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$195.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13786 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
182
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.75/FPS
62%
Price, CA$
CA$318.88
61%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$318.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13786 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450S | 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 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 91 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |