The Core i7-880 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250, it's also the same value for money, as it's only $12.71 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-880
- Up to 16% cheaper – $68.37 vs $81.08
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-880 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-880 vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, €
€68.37
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€81.08
84%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
85%
Core i7-880 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 i7-880 vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-880 vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-880 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
