Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500 is 1304 days newer than Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-7500 - 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 6% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-3250 - 165 vs 155 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Core i5-7500
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3250 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
