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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1478 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $90.0 vs $340.65
- Consumes up to 51% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 55 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 8% better in World of Tanks than Core i3-3250 - 545 vs 506 FPS
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250
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Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Single-Core
532
30.210107893242476%
Multi-Core
1130
21.421800947867297%
Intel Core i3-3250 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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