The Core i3-3210 is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $3.64 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-3210
- Up to 2% cheaper – $143.24 vs $146.88
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Average FPS
168
98%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, €
€143.24
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€146.88
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-2500K 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 i3-3210 vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3210 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $216.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
