Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500S outperforms Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500S is 882 days older than Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500S - 55 vs 65 Watts
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Single-Core
532
90.78498293515358%
Multi-Core
1130
75.73726541554959%
Intel Core i5-2500S | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
---|---|---|
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 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |