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CPU

Intel

Intel Core i3-3250

Processor

CPU cores: 2
CPU threads: 4
Thermal design power: 55 W

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

Face DetectionWindows / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i3-3250

6.34^* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU

Ocean Surface SimulationOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i3-3250

41.20^* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU

Host configuration not reported.

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark2,401^*Platform unreported Compare results
PassMark · version unreported · threadMark1,830^*Platform unreported Compare results
PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark2,331^* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
Reported score · version unreported · mark4,446^*Platform unreported Compare results

Processing & platform

CPU cores: 2
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 2500^*
CPU threads: 4
Base clock: 3.5 GHz
Integrated GPU base frequency: 650 MHz^*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency: 1,050 MHz^*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth: 25.60 GB/s^*
Architecture: Ivy Bridge^*
Socket / package: FCLGA1155
Process node: 22 nm

Cache hierarchy

Smart Cache / shared
Level
Smart Cache
Scope
shared
Size
3 MB
Reported cache^*
Size
3 MB^*
Level
Reported cache (level unstated)^*
Scope
Intel® Smart Cache^*

Memory & storage

Memory channels: 2
Video memory type: DDR3 1333/1600^*

Supported memory

DDR3 1333/1600^*

CPU memory support

DDR3-1333
Variant / details
Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
Technology
DDR3
Transfer rate
1,333 MT/s
DDR3-1600
Variant / details
Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
Technology
DDR3
Transfer rate
1,600 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power: 55 W

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 34 fields

Product Collection: Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors^*
Processor Base Frequency: 3.5^* GHz
Cache: 3 MB SmartCache^*
Bus Speed: 5 GT/s DMI^*
TDP: 55^* W
Embedded Options Available: No^*
Conflict Free: Yes^*
Max Memory Size: 32^* GB
Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600^*
Max nb of Memory Channels: 2^*
Vertical Segment: Desktop^*
Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6^* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported: No^*
Graphics Base Frequency: 650^* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.05^* GHz
Processor Number: i3-3250^*
PCI Express Revision: 2^*
PCI Express Configurations: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4^*
T: 65.3°C^*
Intel Hyper Threading Technology: Yes^*
Intel Virtualization Technology VTx: Yes^*
Intel 64: Yes^*
Status: Launched^*
Instruction Set: 64-bit^*
Instruction Set Extensions: SSE4.1/4.2, AVX^*
Idle States: Yes^*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes^*
Secure Key: No^*
Execute Disable Bit: Yes^*
Launch Date: Q2'13^*
Lithography: 22^* nm
Recommended Customer Price: $117.00^*
nb of Cores: 2^*
nb of Threads: 4^*

Specifications 2 · 57 fields

AESTech

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

AntiTheftTechnology

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

BornOnDate

Q2'13^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

Bus

5 GT/s^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

Cache

3 MB Intel® Smart Cache^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ClockSpeed

3.50 GHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

CodeNameText

Products formerly Ivy Bridge^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

CoreCount

2^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

CpuId

74744^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

CpuName

Intel® Core™ i3-3250 Processor^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

CVTHD

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ECCMemory

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

EM64

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

Embedded

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ESUDate

Tuesday. December 31. 2019^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ExecuteDisable

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ExtendedPageTables

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

FDI

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

GraphicsDeviceId

0x152^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

GraphicsFreq

650 MHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

GraphicsMaxFreq

1.05 GHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

HaltState

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

HyperThreading

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

IdentityProtectionTechVersion

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

InstructionSet

64-bit^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

InstructionSetExtensions

Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

InTru3D

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

Lithography

22 nm^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

MarketSegment

Desktop^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

MaxCPUs

1^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

MaxMem

32 GB^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

MaxMemoryBandwidth

25.6 GB/s^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

MaxTDP

55 W^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

MemoryTypes

DDR3 1333/1600^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

MyWiFiTech

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

NumDisplaysSupported

3^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

NumMemoryChannels

2^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

PackageSize

37.5mm x 37.5mm^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

PCIExpressConfigs

up to 1x16. 2x8. 1x8 & 2x4^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

PCIExpressRevision

2.0^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ProcessorGraphicsModelId

Intel® HD Graphics 2500^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ProcessorNumber

i3-3250^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ProductGroup

Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

QuickSyncVideo

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

SecureKeyTechVersion

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ServicingStatus

End of Servicing Lifetime^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

SocketsSupported

FCLGA1155^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

SpeedstepTechnology

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

StatusCodeText

Discontinued^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

TBTVersion

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

TCase

65.3°C^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ThermalMonitoring2Indicator

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ThermalSolutionSpecification

2011C^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

ThreadCount

4^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

TXT

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

VTD

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

VTX

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 733^*

Specifications 3 · 6 fields

Processor: Intel Core i3-3250 Processor^*
Status: Launched^*
Release Date: Q2'13^*
Cores: 2^*
Base Speed: 3.5^* GHz
Cache Size: 3^* MB

Specifications 4 · 12 fields

name: Intel Core i3-3250 @ 3.50GHz^*
cores: 2^*
logicals: 2^*
samples: 199^*
price: 80.1^*
tdp: 55^*
date: 2013-01-01^*
socket: LGA1155^*
category: Desktop^*
speed: 3,500^*
turbo: 0^*
cpuCount: 1^*

Specifications 5 · 2 fields

brand: Intel^*
name: Intel Core i3-3250 @ 3.50GHz^*

Specifications 6 · 19 fields

cache size: 3,072^*
tdp: 55^*
socket: FCLGA1155^*
memory type: DDR3 1333/1600^*
cores: 2^*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result: intel^*
vertical segment: Desktop^*
max memory size: 33,554,432^*
status: Discontinued^*
max temp: 65.3^*
package size: 37.5mm x 37.5mm^*
threads: 4^*
name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
rating Processor benchmark result: 2,331^*
processor number: i3-3250^*
launch date: 2013-05-01^*
lithography: 22^*
bus speed: 5^*
base frequency: 3,500^*

Specifications 7 · 11 fields

ClockSpeed: 3.5^* GHz
Cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache^*
Bus: 5 GT/s^*
MaxTDP: 55^* W
BornOnDate: Q2'13^*
Model: Intel® Core™ i3-3250 Processor^*
Price: $117.00^*
MarketSegment: Desktop^*
Lithography: 22^* nm
CoreCount: 2^*
ThreadCount: 4^*

Specifications 8 · 55 fields

Recommended Customer Price

$117.00^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

Price scope: Historical source recommendation; not a current retail offer. The original currency notation is retained.^*

Intel® AES New Instructions

No^*

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡

No^*

Execute Disable Bit ‡

Yes^*

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡

Yes^*

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡

No^*

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡

Yes^*

Secure Key

No^*

Anti-Theft Technology

Yes^*

Total Cores

2^*

Total Threads

4^*

Processor Base Frequency

3.5^* GHz

Cache

3.0^* MB

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

Cache description: Intel® Smart Cache^*
Original declaration: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache^*

Bus Speed

5^* GT/s

TDP

55^* W

Marketing Status

Discontinued^*

Launch Date

Q2'13^*

Servicing Status

End of Servicing Lifetime^*

End of Servicing Updates Date

Tuesday | December 31 | 2019^*

Embedded Options Available

No^*

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)

32^* GB

Memory Types

DDR3 1333/1600^*

Max # of Memory Channels

2^*

Max Memory Bandwidth

25.6^* GB/s

ECC Memory Supported ‡

No^*

GPU Name‡

Intel® HD Graphics 2500^*

Graphics Base Frequency

650^* MHz

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1.05^* GHz

Product Collection

Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors^*

Intel® Quick Sync Video

Yes^*

Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology

Yes^*

Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)

Yes^*

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology

Yes^*

# of Displays Supported ‡

3^*

Device ID

0x152^*

Vertical Segment

Desktop^*

Processor Number

i3-3250^*

PCI Express Revision

2.0^*

PCI Express Configurations ‡

up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8 & 2x4^*

Sockets Supported

FCLGA1155^*

Max CPU Configuration

1^*

TCASE

65.3^* °C

Lithography

22^* nm

Package Size

37.5mm x 37.5mm^*

Thermal Solution Specification

2011C^*

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡

No^*

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡

Yes^*

Intel® 64 ‡

Yes^*

Instruction Set

64-bit^*

Instruction Set Extensions

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX^*

Idle States

Yes^*

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology

Yes^*

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Yes^*

Intel® My WiFi Technology

Yes^*

Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡

Yes^*

Specifications 9 · 11 fields

name: Intel Core i3-3250 @ 3.50GHz^*
socket: LGA1155^*
category: Desktop^*
price: $94.99^*
mark: 4,446^*
value: 46.81^*
single thread: 1,854^*
single thread value: 19.52^*
tdp: 55^*
powerperf: 80^*
testdate: Jan 2013^*

Specifications 10 · 7 fields

microarchitecture

Ivy Bridge^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i3-3250^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

Reported core clock

3.5^* GHz

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i3-3250^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Source calls this core clock; it is not relabelled as base, sustained or gaming clock.^*

core count

2^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i3-3250^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

Historical listing price (dataset 2025-07-23)

amount: 90^*
currency: USD^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*
scope: Historical listing observation; retailer, stock and current availability unknown^*

USD

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i3-3250^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

graphics

Intel HD Graphics 2500^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i3-3250^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

name

Intel Core i3-3250^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i3-3250^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

tdp

55^* W

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i3-3250^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i3-3250^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

Specifications 11 · 12 fields

cpuName

Intel Core i3-3250 @ 3.50GHz^*

Scope and conditions

benchmark_context

suite: PassMark^*
test_configuration_verified: No^*
comparable: No^*

testDate

2,013^*

Scope and conditions

benchmark_context

suite: PassMark^*
test_configuration_verified: No^*
comparable: No^*

socket

LGA1155^*

Scope and conditions

benchmark_context

suite: PassMark^*
test_configuration_verified: No^*
comparable: No^*