Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500K is 603 days older than Core i3-3240T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 5% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-3240T - 111 vs 106 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 35 vs 95 Watts
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
106
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Price, $
$25.7
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $25.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8903 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-3240T |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |