Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3250 outperforms Core i5-650 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3250 is 1249 days newer than Core i5-650.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Performs up to 2% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-650 - 124 vs 122 FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-650 - 55 vs 73 Watts
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Core i5-650
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3250 | vs | Intel Core i5-650 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
