Key Differences
In short — Xeon E3-1290 v2 outperforms Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E3-1290 v2 is 391 days older than Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2
- Performs up to 3% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i3-3250 - 157 vs 153 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3250 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2 - 55 vs 87 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
FPS
153
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$56.34
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $56.34 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2 | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
---|---|---|
May 14th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
87 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |