Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3225 outperforms Core i5-2520M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3225 is 580 days newer than Core i5-2520M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2520M
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i3-3225 - 35 vs 55 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3225
- Performs up to 1% better in Minecraft than Core i5-2520M - 610 vs 602 FPS
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2520M | vs | Intel Core i3-3225 |
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Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
No | Overclockable | No |