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Core i5-3450: Forza Horizon 4

Name: Intel Core i5-3450
Brand: Intel

$95.00

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In Forza Horizon 4, the Core i5-3450 outperforms 14% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $95.00. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.

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Intel BX80637I53450 Core i5-3450 3.10 GHz 22nm 6 MB L3 Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.01 LGA-1155 Processor Package

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Core i5-3450 in Forza Horizon 4

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Core i5-3450's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Apr 29th, 2012
MSRP	$174.00
Current Price	$95.00
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Ivy Bridge
Socket	LGA1155
Power Consumption	77W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 439 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	4 / 4
Base Frequency	3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	Intel HD 2500
RAM	1600 MHz (DDR3)
Overclock Support	Not Overclockable

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Core i5-3450 in Other Games

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