The Core i5-14400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $72.90 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Up to 45% cheaper – $90.00 vs $162.90
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-14400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14400F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, $
$162.9
55%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
67%
Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-3250 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14400F vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14400F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| $196.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
