Intel Core i3-3250

Intel Core i3-3250
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-3250 was a truly reliable processing unit in its time. It provided a solid foundation for numerous computer systems. It was well-suited for daily use. Based on the Ivy Bridge S architecture, it proved to be an efficient partner for everyday tasks. Particularly noteworthy is the manufacturing process using the then-advanced 22-nanometer process.

This significantly contributed to its good energy efficiency. We perceived this as a distinct advantage. This Intel processor also featured an integrated graphics unit. The Intel HD Graphics 2500 was perfectly adequate for most everyday applications. This allowed you to save on the cost of separate graphics cards.

Whether it was word processing, web browsing, or watching movies – the Intel Core i3-3250 mastered these tasks without any problems. With its 3 MB Level 3 Cache, it could process data quickly. This noticeably improved system response. It was a valuable support for the standard applications of that time.

The maximum memory bandwidth was 26 GB/s. Even though this may not seem like much today, it was absolutely appropriate for a balanced system of this class. The Intel Core i3-3250 was thus a cost-effective and powerful option for the broad market. It delivered consistent performance.
  • Efficient manufacturing in 22 nm process
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500
  • Reliable performance for everyday tasks
  • Solid option for the broad market

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 776 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 750 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-2390T
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
614
Intel Core i5-2450P
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
614
Intel Core i3-3250
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
610
Intel Xeon X3470
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
605
Intel Xeon E3-1220
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
601
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Celeron G5905T
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
1,279
Intel Core i5-3470T
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
1,279
Intel Core i3-3250
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,272
Intel Core i3-3245
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,265
Intel Core i3-3240
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,240
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-2400
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
691
Intel Xeon E5-2650L v3
12C / 24T · 2.50 GHz
688
Intel Core i3-3250
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
687
Intel Core i3-2130
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
685
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C / 12T · 3.10 GHz
682
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium G3258
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
1,582
AMD Phenom II X4 840T
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,578
Intel Core i3-3250
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,577
Intel Core i3-4350T
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,569
Intel Pentium G4400
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
1,563
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i3-3220
Intel HD Graphics 2500
101
Intel Core i3-3240
Intel HD Graphics 2500
101
Intel Core i3-3250
Intel HD Graphics 2500
101
Intel Celeron G530
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
96
Intel Pentium G2030
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
96
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Celeron G3920
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
123 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3
6C / 12T · 3.20 GHz
123 cb
Intel Core i3-3250
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
122 cb
Intel Core i3-10100Y
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
121 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4
12C / 24T · 2.90 GHz
121 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

AMD A10-5800K
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
314 cb
Intel Core i3-4350T
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
313 cb
Intel Core i3-3250
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
310 cb
Intel Core i3-3240
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
306 cb
Intel Core i3-3245
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
306 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 3000 (31)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge S
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1155
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 2500
GPU frequency0.65 - 1.05 GHz
CUs / Shader6 / 48
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology22 nm
Release dateQ2/2012

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP55 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ2/2013
Release price117 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-3250
Intel Core i3-3250
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