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Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-14700KF

Core i3-3250 vs Core i7-14700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

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Core i7-14700KF

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $319.97 on Amazon

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Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

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Core i7-14700KF

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) - Unlocked

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3250 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700KF is 3782 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.

Advantages of Core i3-3250

  • Up to 85% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - $48.00 vs $319.97
  • Up to 79% better value when playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i7-14700KF - $0.41 vs $1.96 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-14700KF

  • Performs up to 41% better in Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i3-3250 - 163 vs 116 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 28 vs 4 threads
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


FPS

116

71%

Value, $/FPS

$0.41/FPS

100%

Price, $

$48

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $48 on Amazon

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Updated 1 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

163

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.96/FPS

21%

Price, $

$319.97

15%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $319.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

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Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


Single-Core

532

18%

Multi-Core

1130

6%

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2975

100%

Multi-Core

19234

100%

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo

Core i3-3250

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Core i7-14700KF

Jun 9th, 2013Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Ivy BridgeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
20
4Threads
28
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.6 GHz
55 WTDPNot Available
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier34.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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