The Core i5-14600K 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 $133.33 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Up to 62% cheaper – $81.08 vs $214.41
Core i5-14600K vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€214.41
37%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
48%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
78%
Min 1% FPS
114
80%
Price, €
€81.08
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600K vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| $319.00 | 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 | ||
14 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
