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Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-14700F

Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-14700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for 43.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for 256.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for 43.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for 256.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3250 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700F is 3865 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.

Advantages of Core i3-3250

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i7-14700F - $43.24 vs $256.76
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-14700F - $0.39 vs $1.98 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-14700F

  • Performs up to 18% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i3-3250 - 130 vs 110 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 28 vs 4 threads
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Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


FPS

110

85%

Value, €/FPS

€0.39/FPS

100%

Price, €

€43.24

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for 43.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

130

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.98/FPS

20%

Price, €

€256.76

16%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700F Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz

Buy for 256.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


Single-Core

532

19%

Multi-Core

1130

7%

Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2775

100%

Multi-Core

17332

100%

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo

Core i3-3250

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Intel Core i7-14700F Logo

Core i7-14700F

Jun 9th, 2013
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i3Core i7
Ivy BridgeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1155Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
2
20
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28
3.5 GHz
2.1 GHz
Non-Turbo5.4 GHz
55 WNot Available
22 nm
10 nm
35.0x
21.0x
Intel HD 2500
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PCs Using Core i3-3250 or Core i7-14700F

With selected game settings

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