Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3250 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-3250 is 882 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i3-3250 - $34.95 vs $56.34
- Up to 39% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-3250 - $0.27 vs $0.44 per FPS
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $56.34 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16330 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
128
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.27/FPS
100%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $34.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16330 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3250 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
---|---|---|
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |