Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3250 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 882 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 1% better in New World than Core i3-3250 - 100 vs 99 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $41.2 vs $219.35
- Up to 81% better value when playing New World than Core i5-2500K - $0.46 vs $2.43 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 55 vs 95 Watts
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |