Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3250 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700F is 3496 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700F
- Performs up to 120% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i3-3250 - 541 vs 246 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 96% cheaper than Core i7-13700F - $56.34 vs $1399.99
- Up to 91% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-13700F - $0.23 vs $2.59 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-13700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
FPS
246
45%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, $
$56.34
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-13700F | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
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Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
Not Available | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |