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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-3250 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-3250 is 882 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i5-2400 - $42.13 vs $58.99
- Up to 29% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-2400 - $0.3 vs $0.42 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 55 vs 95 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
FPS
155
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
100%
Price, €
€46.76
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Core i5-2400
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3250 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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