Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4930K 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 i7-4930K is 84 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-4930K - $48.0 vs $98.0
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-4930K - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4930K
- Performs up to 9% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i3-3250 - 75 vs 69 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 12 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Single-Core
532
80.36253776435045%
Multi-Core
1130
33.87290167865707%
Intel Core i3-3250 | vs | Intel Core i7-4930K |
---|---|---|
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |