Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 476 days older than the cheaper Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 1% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-3450 - 156 vs 155 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $43.14 vs $219.35
- Up to 80% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-2500K - $0.31 vs $1.56 per FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 77 vs 95 Watts
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 119 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
155
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Price, €
€47.88
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 119 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i5-3450 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |