Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3250 outperforms Core i5-2520M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3250 is 859 days newer than Core i5-2520M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2520M
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i3-3250 - 35 vs 55 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Performs up to 1% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-2520M - 145 vs 144 FPS
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
FPS
145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$56.34
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 18657 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2520M | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |