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Core i7-2600S vs Core i3-3250

Core i7-2600S vs Core i3-3250: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

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Updated 2511 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2514 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2511 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-3250

3.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2514 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-2600S 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 i7-2600S is 882 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3250.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250

  • Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $48.0 vs $235.0
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Resident Evil Village than Core i7-2600S - $0.16 vs $0.8 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600S - 55 vs 65 Watts
This is a free version of Resident Evil Village.
Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

292

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.8/FPS

20%

Price, $

$235

20%

Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2511 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


FPS

292

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.16/FPS

100%

Price, $

$48

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2514 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

100%

Multi-Core

1811

100%

Intel Core i3-3250 Logo
Core i3-3250

Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013


Single-Core

532

91.25214408233276%

Multi-Core

1130

62.3964660408614%

Intel Core i7-2600S

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Intel Core i3-3250

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jun 9th, 2013
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
8
Threads4
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
65 WTDP
55 W
32 nmProcess Size
22 nm
28.0xMultiplier
35.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
NoOverclockableNo

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