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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3820 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3820 is 482 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $48.0 vs $151.0
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
CM8061901049606 Core i7 i7-3820 3.60 GHz Processor - Socket LGA-2011
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Intel Core i3-3250 3.50GHz 2 LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I33250
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Single-Core
532
86.22366288492707%
Multi-Core
1130
49.151805132666375%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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