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Core i3-2125 vs Core i3-3250

Core i3-2125 vs Core i3-3250: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2125

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2125 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32125

Buy for $152 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14065 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14065 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2125

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2125 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32125

Buy for $152 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14065 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14065 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $134

Intel Core i3-2125 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32125

Availability
MSRP in USD: $138

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

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-3250 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2125 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-3250 is 644 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-2125.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250

Performs up to 2% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-2125 - 124 vs 122 FPS
Up to 63% cheaper than Core i3-2125 - $56.34 vs $152.0
Up to 64% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-2125 - $0.45 vs $1.25 per FPS
Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i3-2125 - 55 vs 65 Watts

This is a free version of Need For Speed Unbound.

Need For Speed Unbound

Need For Speed Unbound

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

FPS

122

98%

Value, $/FPS

$1.25/FPS

36%

Price, $

$152

37%

Intel Core i3-2125 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32125

Buy for $152 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14065 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

FPS

124

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.45/FPS

100%

Price, $

$56.34

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14065 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

107

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

237

FPS

246

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

53

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

213

FPS

214

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

684

FPS

690

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Single-Core

463

87%

Multi-Core

956

84%

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Single-Core

532

100%

Multi-Core

1130

100%

Intel Core i3-2125	vs	Intel Core i3-3250
Sep 4th, 2011	Release Date	Jun 9th, 2013
Core i3	Collection	Core i3
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
3.3 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
65 W	TDP	55 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
33.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD 3000	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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