The Core i3-14100F 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 $0.08 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-14100F
- 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 0% cheaper – $81.08 vs $81.16
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-14100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-14100F vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, €
€81.16
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
81%
Min 1% FPS
114
83%
Price, €
€81.08
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
83%
Core i3-14100F 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 i3-14100F vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-14100F vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-14100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
$109.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
