The Core i7-6800K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3250 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $70.40 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6800K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- Up to 44% cheaper – $90.00 vs $160.40
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 55 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6800K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-3250 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$160.4
56%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
60%
Core i7-6800K 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 i7-6800K vs Core i3-3250 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-3250 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6800K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| $434.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
