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Core i3-4370 vs Core i3-3250

Core i3-4370 vs Core i3-3250: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8490 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 8489 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8490 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 8489 minutes ago

Availability

Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

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 i3-4370 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 i3-4370 is 407 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-3250.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4370

Performs up to 11% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-3250 - 197 vs 177 FPS
Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-3250 - $48.5 vs $56.34
Up to 22% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-3250 - $0.25 vs $0.32 per FPS
Consumes up to 2% less energy than Intel Core i3-3250 - 54 vs 55 Watts

This is a free version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

FPS

197

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.25/FPS

100%

Price, $

$48.5

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8490 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

FPS

177

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.32/FPS

78%

Price, $

$56.34

86%

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

Buy for $56.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8489 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

108

FPS

125

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

246

FPS

339

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

61

FPS

138

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

214

FPS

223

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

690

FPS

756

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Single-Core

1220

100%

Multi-Core

2407

100%

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Single-Core

532

43%

Multi-Core

1130

46%

Intel Core i3-4370	vs	Intel Core i3-3250
Jul 21st, 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
3.8 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
38.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD 4600	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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