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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3250 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3250 is 1197 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-930
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Performs up to 1% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-930 - 145 vs 143 FPS
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i7-930 - $48.0 vs $144.95
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-930 2.80GHz 8 MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail BX80601930
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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
Ultra
Core i7-930
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Core i3-3250
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-930 | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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