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The Core i3-3250 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i3-3250

  • A faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy55 vs 95 Watts
  • Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU

Advantages of the Core i7-870

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads

Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-870 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo

Core i3-3250

Jun 9th, 2013


Average FPS

169

100%

Min 1% FPS

114

100%

Price, £

Out of Stock

Value, £/FPS

Not Available


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Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-870 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo

Core i3-3250

Jun 9th, 2013


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

581

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1185

76%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Core i7-870

Sep 8th, 2009


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

474

82%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1552

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo

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%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Core i7-870

Sep 8th, 2009


Cores

4-core

100%

L3 Cache

8 MB

100%


Base Frequency

2.93 GHz

84%

Turbo Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo

Core i3-3250

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Core i7-870

General
Jun 9th, 2013
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
$138.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1156
Ivy BridgeCodenameLynnfield
55 W
Power Consumption95 W
Performance
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.5 GHz
Base Frequency2.9 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Frequency3.6 GHz
3 MBL3 Cache
8 MB
Other Features
DDR3 @ 1600 MHzRAMDDR3
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNo
NoOverclockableNo

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