The Core i7-875K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $25.22 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-875K
- Up to 29% cheaper – $60.36 vs $85.58
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 77 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-875K vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
132
99%
Price, €
€60.36
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€85.58
70%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
71%
Core i7-875K vs Core i5-3450 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-875K vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-875K vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.933 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-875K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $3.53 | MSRP | $1.74 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
