The Core i5-4690K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $2.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-4690K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Up to 3% cheaper – $81.08 vs $83.73
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 55 vs 88 Watts
Core i5-4690K vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-4690K
Jun 2nd, 2014
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€83.73
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
€81.08
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
96%
Core i5-4690K 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 i5-4690K vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-4690K vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-4690K
Jun 2nd, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-4690K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| $243.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
