The Core i7-12700F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $145.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Up to 62% cheaper – $90.00 vs $235.97
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700F vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$235.97
38%
Value, $/FPS
$1.13/FPS
47%
Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700F vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| $324.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
25 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 |
