Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3450S 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 i5-3450S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 47% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i5-3450S - 371 vs 253 FPS
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i5-3450S - $51.6 vs $95.0
- Up to 63% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i5-3450S - $0.14 vs $0.38 per FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450S - 60 vs 65 Watts
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
371
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.14/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450S | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 60 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |