Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7300 outperforms Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7300 is 1710 days newer than Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7300
- Performs up to 61% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-3450 - 176 vs 109 FPS
- Consumes up to 34% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 51 vs 77 Watts
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7300
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-3450
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7300 | vs | Intel Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
