Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 vs Intel Core i3-3250
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 and the Intel Core i3-3250. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 55W |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.83 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.83 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Wolfdale | Ivy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| L3 Cache | - | 3 MB |
Winner: Intel Core i3-3250 — driven by Boost Clock (3.5 GHz), L3 Cache (3 MB), TDP (55W)
Intel Core 2 Duo E8300
0
performance points
Intel Core i3-3250
7
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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