Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3250 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3250 is 749 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-2405S - 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i3-3250 - $46.0 vs $48.0
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Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3250 | vs | Intel Core i5-2405S |
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Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | May 22nd, 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 | 2.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | No |