AMD Ryzen 3 3250C | Intel Core i7-2600K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 3 3250C and the Intel Core i7-2600K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 3 3250C 2 core processor released in Q3/2020 with the Intel Core i7-2600K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 (33) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen 3000C (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000 (28) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Picasso (Zen+) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 3 5425C | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 3 3250C is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-2600K clocks with 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3250C | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600K |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.35 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
3 | Compute units | 12 |
192 | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 3 3250C, while the Intel Core i7-2600K supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3250C | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600K |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 3 3250C has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-2600K is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3250C | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600K |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 3 3250C has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-2600K is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3250C | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600K |
12 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
FP5 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | Release price | 270 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.35 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 3 3250C | Intel Core i7-2600K |
Unknown | Unknown |