The Core i5-9600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-9600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-9600K vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, £
£135.94
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.7/FPS
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
88%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
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Core i5-9600K vs Core i3-3250 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9600K vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600K vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
