The Core i3-10320 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $17.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10320
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Up to 17% cheaper – $81.08 vs $98.19
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Core i3-10320 vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€98.19
82%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
92%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
91%
Price, €
€81.08
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Core i3-10320 vs Core i3-3250 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10320 vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10320 vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10320 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
