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Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3450

Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3450: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

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Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2073 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2073 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2073 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2073 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 1710 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3450.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K

  • Performs up to 13% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-3450 - 205 vs 181 FPS
  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i5-3450 - $51.6 vs $59.0
  • Up to 24% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-3450 - $0.25 vs $0.33 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 60 vs 77 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

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Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

205

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.25/FPS

100%

Price, $

$51.6

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2073 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

181

88%

Value, $/FPS

$0.33/FPS

75%

Price, $

$59

87%

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2073 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1452

100%

Multi-Core

2873

100%

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

603

41%

Multi-Core

1781

61%

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo

Intel Core i3-7350K

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Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

Intel Core i5-3450

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateApr 29th, 2012
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads4
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
60 W
TDP77 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
42.0x
Multiplier31.0x
Intel HD 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

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