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Core i3-4150 vs Core i3-3250

Core i3-4150 vs Core i3-3250: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4150

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7473 minutes ago

vs

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 7472 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4150

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7473 minutes ago

vs

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 7472 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $117

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

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 i3-4150 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4150 is 326 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-3250.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4150

Performs up to 3% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-3250 - 120 vs 117 FPS
Up to 20% cheaper than Core i3-3250 - $45.0 vs $56.34
Up to 21% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-3250 - $0.38 vs $0.48 per FPS
Consumes up to 2% less energy than Intel Core i3-3250 - 54 vs 55 Watts

This is a free version of ARK: Survival Evolved.

ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

FPS

120

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.38/FPS

100%

Price, $

$45

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz) BX80646I34150

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7473 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

FPS

117

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.48/FPS

79%

Price, $

$56.34

79%

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

Buy for $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7472 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

108

FPS

121

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

246

FPS

314

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

61

FPS

116

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

214

FPS

221

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

690

FPS

737

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Single-Core

1041

100%

Multi-Core

2047

100%

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Single-Core

532

51%

Multi-Core

1130

55%

Intel Core i3-4150	vs	Intel Core i3-3250
May 1st, 2014	Release Date	Jun 9th, 2013
Core i3	Collection	Core i3
Haswell	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1150	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	4
3.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
54 W	TDP	55 W
22 nm	Process Size	22 nm
25.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD 4400	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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