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Core i3-3250 vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i3-3250 vs Ryzen 9 5950X: 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 77 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 309.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 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 77 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 309.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5950X 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 Ryzen 9 5950X is 2706 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.

Advantages of Core i3-3250

  • Up to 86% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $38.95 vs $279.19
  • Up to 77% better value when playing Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Ryzen 9 5950X - $0.48 vs $2.11 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 55 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 62% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i3-3250 - 147 vs 91 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 32 vs 4 threads
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


FPS

91

62%

Value, €/FPS

€0.48/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 77 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

147

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.11/FPS

23%

Price, €

€309.9

13%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 309.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


Single-Core

532

24%

Multi-Core

1130

9%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo

Core i3-3250

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

Jun 9th, 2013Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Ivy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
16
4Threads
32
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
55 W
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0x
Multiplier34.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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