The Core i3-9300 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $53.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Up to 40% cheaper – $81.08 vs $134.22
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 55 vs 62 Watts
Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€134.22
60%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
66%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
90%
Min 1% FPS
114
92%
Price, €
€81.08
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Core i3-9300 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 i3-9300 vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| $143.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 62 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
