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Core i3-3250

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.5 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 62.3% (422nd of 1240)

Based on 2,601 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU @ 3.50GHz
Poor: 51%Average: 62.3% Great: 68%
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3250 averaged 37.7% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 86.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 86.1Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3250 is just 16.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3250 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 228Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 225Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,601 samples)
Rank 42262.3%
Min Avg Max
73 Memory 86.7 94.1
57.8 1-Core 86.1 96
103 2-Core 151 185
66.9% 108 Pts
Min Avg Max
145 4-Core 221 250
155 8-Core 225 250
30.5% 223 Pts
Min Avg Max
161 64-Core 228 252
15.3% 228 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU @ 3.50GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
66% Good
Memory 94.2
1-Core 79.6
2-Core 142
67% 105 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 214
30% 219 Pts
64-Core 210
14% 210 Pts
SOCKET 1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
65.7% Good
Memory 91
1-Core 75.6
2-Core 137
64% 101 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 242
33% 239 Pts
64-Core 242
16% 242 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
65.2% Good
Memory 88.3
1-Core 95.4
2-Core 149
69% 111 Pts
4-Core 246
8-Core 241
34% 244 Pts
64-Core 250
17% 250 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU @ 3.50GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
64.2% Good
Memory 90.2
1-Core 85
2-Core 136
66% 104 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 245
31% 232 Pts
64-Core 243
16% 243 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU @ 3.50GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
63.6% Good
Memory 89.3
1-Core 90.5
2-Core 148
68% 109 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 227
31% 224 Pts
64-Core 225
15% 225 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
62.7% Good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 94.4
2-Core 163
69% 114 Pts
4-Core 240
8-Core 241
33% 240 Pts
64-Core 240
16% 240 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
60.6% Good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 150
66% 107 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 221
30% 219 Pts
64-Core 218
15% 218 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
45.5% Average
Memory 62.9
1-Core 72.1
2-Core 121
52% 85.4 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 149
22% 158 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 28,718,730 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus H61M-A/BR

CPU
Core i3-3250Intel  $60Bench 62%, 2,601 samples155x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 92,271 samples199x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $150Bench 32%, 565,821 samples129x
GTX 750-TiNvidia  $110Bench 19%, 213,842 samples93x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 62%, 137,981 samples92x
A400 120GBKingston  $28Bench 57%, 88,534 samples62x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $60Bench 54%, 233,628 samples53x
RAM
1x4GBUnknownBench 25%, 108,434 samples47x
2x4GBUnknownBench 38%, 270,510 samples45x
1x8GBUnknownBench 31%, 104,230 samples42x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $92

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3250 Processor (3M Cache, 3.50 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'13
Processor Numberi3-3250
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$117.00
Clock Speed3.5 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP55 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo
Secure KeyNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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